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ABILITIES COMMITTEE

MINUTES 

June 28, 2010 

 

PRESENT:

Anthony Davis, Camden County Mental Health Association

Sandi Kelly, CCIA

Angela Lucas, hireAbility

Jim Maggio, T.F.G. Management Services

Jim Monaghan, Steininger Behavorial Care Services

Teresa Owens, DVRS

 

STAFF:

Sherriea Gorden, CCWIB

Jeffrey S. Swartz, CCWIB

 

Welcome

Sandi and Jeff welcomed attendees and round table introductions were made.

 

Sandi collected attendee’s respective marketing materials for review and inclusion in the Employment Team’s package to reach out to local business to promote the services of the One-Stop Career Center and would like to use the opportunity to discuss employment opportunities for those with disabilities.  

Additional conversation ensued regarding hosting a Workshop for employers to expel the many myths that cause companies to shy away from hiring individuals with disabilities.

It was suggested that we could start by attending the HireAbility quarterly meeting organized by Angela Lucas.  She stated Virtua, Voorhees has offered their location as the third quarter venue.  Angela would like to have a guest speaker and Jeff suggested Dana Elizabeth Egreczky, Vice President, Workforce Development, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. 

Action

  • Angela will get the exact date and time to Jeff and he will reach out to Dana and report back to the committee. 
  • The committee will work with Angela to market the event to new companies who we think should be targeted as potential employers of persons with disabilities.
  • Sandi asked each board member to think about what companies in Camden County would be open to learning more so we may invite them to the event. 

Members discussed Annual events including the National Disability Awareness month and other potential events we could partner with to increase employment opportunities.  Jeff suggested he would like to do some research on other events and/or programs.   

 

Sandi reminded attendees that the WIB will host the next Camden County Mental Health Consortium meeting scheduled for July 13th from 10:00-11:30 at the WIB office.  Members are welcome to attend. Members agreed to attend the upcoming Camden County Employment Summit scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 9:45 AM-2:30 PM at 2600 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden, NJ in lieu of meeting in July.  The contact person for this event is Anthony Davis, Director of Career Services, MHASWNJ, adavis@worksrite.org or 856-522-0639 x 205.

 

The 20th Anniversary Celebration of the ADA “Moving Forward” scheduled for July 26, 2010 has changed the venue and will now be held at Camden County College Conference Center, 601 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ  10:00 AM-12:00 Continental breakfast will be served.  Please call to Register 856.858.2417 seating is limited.  Featuring Scott Chesney, Motivational Speaker and Life Coach, Freeholder Edward McDonnell, Deputy Director and Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, Liaison.  The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.  Dan Malloy, will contribute an article from the perspective of living with a wheelchair for mobility.

Teresa Owens reminded attendees that on August 24th, DVR & HireAbility will host a Federal hiring event; eight agents will interview candidates. Some participating agencies include FAA, IRS, PA and NJ Social Security.

 

Sandi Kelly advised members that HandiCapable, volunteer Center of Camden County is looking for accomplishment-oriented problem solvers for volunteer positions.  These positions can provide work experience and skill building in a volunteer setting. The Volunteer Center of Camden County has active partnerships with over 150 non-profit volunteer programs in Camden County.  There are volunteer opportunities for everyone, ranging from serving meals to the needy, to sitting on a non-profit Board of Directors.  If you would like to get involved and make your community a better place to live, work and play…please contact the Volunteer Center of Camden County.  Steven C. Burch, Director, 4212 Beacon Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08109-1430

Phone: (856) 663-9356, Toll-Free: (888) 301-3001 Fax: (856) 663-4879

Email: volunteer@uoss.org  Web: Volunteer Center of Camden County

 

 

The Committee agreed to meet the second Thursday of each month going forward.  The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2010, 8:30 AM at the WIB office; the meeting dates for the remainder of 2010 are as follows: September 9th, October 14th, November 11th, and December 9th.

Please mark your schedule and advise the WIB of any conflicts, meeting notices will be sent prior to the meeting. 

 

Submitted by,

Sherriea Gorden



ABILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES 
May 28, 2010
 PRESENT:
Rafael Bravo, Campbell Soup
Rose Dougherty, Bancroft
Sandi Kelly, CCIA
Joanne Kinzy, Camden County College
Angela Lucas, hireAbility
Megan McGinnis, Bancroft
Teresa Owens, DVRS
 STAFF:
Sherriea Gorden, CCWIB
Jeffrey S. Swartz, CCWIB
 Welcome
Jeff welcomed attendees and introduced Sandi Kelly, Committee Chair.  Round table introductions were made.
 Chairs Welcome
Sandi Kelly advised members she is very interested in furthering the work of the committee by revisiting the minutes from the last meeting held last May.
 Each member gave brief updates/facts on recent and on-going activities including:
§  Dr. Raymond Yannuzzi’s work continues  in Washington D.C. to obtain funding to create programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities
§  Yale School offers three classes on Camden County College campus
1.        Scholars transitioning into college
2.       Prep for College
3.       Job experience sampling for those not expected to obtain college
§  Brookfield Academy has been on Camden County College Campus for 11 years
§  Local agencies providing support for individuals with disabilities that work with committee agencies include, America Water and Comcast
§  October is National Disability Awareness Month
§  Suggestions were made to contact Commission for Blind (Patricia Davis) and Division of Mental Health (Anthony Davis) to join the committee.
Angela Lucas suggested that members attend the next Camden County Consortium meeting scheduled for May 11, 10:00 AM at 499 Cooper Landing Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ in the large conference room.  Angela agreed to contact George Brice, Clinical Faculty Instructor, Integrated Employment Institute and confirm the meeting details. Members agreed it would be beneficial to attend the next consortium meeting.
Sandi requested members assemble their respective agencies marketing materials for review and inclusion in the Employment Team’s package being guided by the WIB Operations Committee and the One-Stop partner agencies.  Sandi explained the CCIA, CCWIB, Resource Center, NJWorkforce and One-Stop are working together to reach out to local business to promote the services of the One-Stop Career Center and would like to use the opportunity to discuss employment opportunities for those with disabilities. 
Members discussed Annual events including the National Disability Employment opportunity held in October at the One-Stop Career Center Auditorium and how the efforts of the Employment Team may increase vendor participation and add to the employment opportunities.
 July 26, 2010 will mark the 20 year anniversary of the ADA, a celebration will be held at Paris Caters in Blackwood.  The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.  Dan Malloy, will contribute an article from the perspective of living with a wheelchair for mobility. 
The last issue discussed, was the need for additional Sensitivity Training and the possibility of using DVR staff and trained One-Stop staff to train the untrained Resource Center/One-Stop staff to identify and appropriately deal with individuals with disabilities.
 Submitted by,
 Sherriea Gorden




ABILITIES COMMITTEE
MINUTES 
April 28, 2010
 PRESENT:
Rafael Bravo, Campbell Soup
Rose Dougherty, Bancroft
Sandi Kelly, CCIA
Joanne Kinzy, Camden County College
Angela Lucas, hireAbility
Megan McGinnis, Bancroft
Teresa Owens, DVRS
 STAFF:
Sherriea Gorden, CCWIB
Jeffrey S. Swartz, CCWIB
 Welcome
Jeff welcomed attendees and introduced Sandi Kelly, Committee Chair.  Round table introductions were made.
 Chairs Welcome
Sandi  advised members she is very interested in furthering the work of the committee and referenced the last meeting minutes which stated goal #1;  of increasing public understanding and awareness and engaging and educating employers on people with disabilities and their ability to work.
 Sandi asked each member to give a brief update/facts on recent and on-going activities:
 Dr. Raymond Yannuzzi’s work continues in Washington D.C. to obtain funding to create programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities
§  Yale School offers three classes on Camden County College campus
1.        Scholars transitioning into college
2.       Prep for College
3.       Job experience sampling for those not expected to obtain college
§  Brookfield Academy has been on Camden County College Campus for 11 years
§  Local agencies providing support for individuals with disabilities that work with committee agencies include, America Water and Comcast
§  October is National Disability Awareness Month
§  Suggestions were made to contact Commission for Blind (Patricia Davis) and Division of Mental Health (Anthony Davis) to join the committee.
Angela Lucas suggested that members attend the next Camden County Consortium meeting scheduled for May 11, 10:00 AM at 499 Cooper Landing Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ in the large conference room.  Angela agreed to contact George Brice, Clinical Faculty Instructor, Integrated Employment Institute and confirm the meeting details. Members agreed it would be beneficial to attend the next consortium meeting.
Sandi requested members assemble their respective agencies marketing materials for review and inclusion in the Employment Team’s package being guided by the WIB Operations Committee and the One-Stop partner agencies.  Sandi explained the CCIA, CCWIB, Resource Center, Workforce  NJ and One-Stop are working together to reach out to local business to promote the services of the One-Stop Career Center and would like to use the opportunity to discuss employment opportunities for those with disabilities.  
Members discussed Annual events including the National Disability Employment opportunity held in October at the One-Stop Career Center Auditorium and how the efforts of the Employment Team may increase vendor participation and add to the employment opportunities.
 July 26, 2010 will mark the 20 year anniversary of the ADA, a celebration will be held at Paris Caters in Blackwood.  The event is free of charge and all are welcome to attend.  Dan Malloy, will contribute an article from the perspective of living with a wheelchair for mobility. 
The last issue discussed, was the need for additional Sensitivity Training and the possibility of using DVR staff and trained One-Stop staff to train the untrained Resource Center/One-Stop staff to identify and appropriately deal with individuals with disabilities.
 Submitted by,
 Sherriea Gorden

 
Updated August  2010

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