1 30-Second Training Series: National Disability Employment Awareness Month September 29 th, 2009

Presenters Miranda Kennedy, NDI Consulting Kevin Nickerson, DPN – New York Toni Costales-Servin, DPN - California 2

Agenda What are 30-Second Trainings? Ways to Use 30-Second Trainings Walk-thru 5-Part NDEAM Series Making 30-Second Trainings Your Own Tips Resources Q&A 3

4 What are 30-Second Trainings? 30-Second Trainings are sent as an interactive PowerPoint Show to targeted audiences via . One of many options on a menu of training strategies and techniques for Navigators to have in their toolbox. Designed to be fast, informative and entertaining to capture the attention of busy One-Stop staff, partners and/or employers. Cover a wide-range of disability and employment related issues.

Ways to Use 30-Second Trainings… To introduce topics and information for the first time. To send targeted information relevant to specific staff, partners, employers, etc…via /listserv. As a stand-alone training. To augment other more formal training. To lead the end-user to a reputable internet resource where they can access more comprehensive information on the 30-Second Training topic. 5

6 THE WALK THROUGH… with Kevin

7 Making Them Your Own…. with TONI. The step by step process

8 Tips… Leave the statement “30-Second DPN Trainings are a National Disability Program Navigator collaborative effort. Please contact your local DPN to add a friend or colleague to this list.” at the bottom of the 30-Second Training PowerPoint. When saving/sending: Be sure to distinguish the difference between PowerPoint presentation (PPT) and PowerPoint show (PPS) in the you send out. – You want to send the PPS! Put your own address in the “To” category in the you send out with the 30-Second Training and put the addresses/listserv in the “BCC” category (Blind carbon copy).

9 How do I access 30-Second Training materials? For the NDEAM 30-Second Training package go to the DPNavigator.net “Navigator Resources” page here:

How do I find more information on NDEAM? For more information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Activities and activities that Navigators have engaged in during previous years go to: * Scroll down to the 10th &11 th resource. ODEP’s NDEAM website is:

11 Q&A’s If you have a question or comment click on the “raise hand” icon on the right hand side toolbar. We will then un-mute your line. You can also submit your question or comment in writing using the Q&A function on the toolbar. Please be sure to send it to either the “host” or the “panelist”. We will then read your question.

12 Contact Info Miranda Kennedy Training Coordinator NDI Consulting, Inc (720) Kevin Nickerson Disability Program Navigator / CWIC (607) Ext. 136 Toni Costales-Servin Disability Program Navigator (530) x 3052 / (530) Cell