1. Doris Erhart, Oklahoma Family Network Wanda Felty, Center for Learning and Leadership/OK UCEDD Using the Life Course Tools As a Road Map to Meaningful Employment

2. Objectives for This Session Understand the history of employment for individuals with disabilities in Oklahoma Learn how to help students articulate long-term vision for employment, how soft skills can contribute to a job and what they do not want in a job Learn how navigating to a good life with meaningful employment should begin early in one’s life but can start at any age

3. Introductions Photograph of Wanda Felty’s Family Wanda, Kayla, Kerrie and Rick Photograph of Doris Erhart’s Family Mike, Aaron, and Doris

4. History of Employment in Oklahoma Institution Shelter Workshop Integrated Employment The Ultimate is Meaningful Employment

5. Life Course Trajectory 5

6. Soft skills start early 6 Appearance Hygiene Time Personal space Greetings Manners

7. Life Course Trajectory Worksheet Image of a Employment Trajectory Worksheet

8. Wants and Desired in a job 8 Full-time or Part-time Outside or Inside Day, Nights, Weekends? Retail Office With Animals Computers Yard Work

9. Sample Life Course Trajectory Worksheet Image of a completed Employment Trajectory Worksheet

10. We all want a good life Photograph of Aaron riding a bike Photograph of Kayla with her sister, Kerrie and father, Rick

11. Questions or Comments? Image of a question mark

12. Contact Logo image of Oklahoma Family Network Logo image of the Center for Learning and Leadership,