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Join us for a presentation about the Supported Employment services offered by AVIDD Community Services of NJ.
Established in 1986, AVIDD Community Services of NJ currently provides quality services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assist them in achieving their full potential and participating in all aspects of community life. AVIDD provides Supported Employment Services to adults aged 18 years and up with developmental disabilities. Their services include a continuum of support, such as pre-placement training, supervised training, job placement, and community-based employment opportunities.
AVIDD focuses on long-term job placement and offer ongoing follow-along services to promote job retention. Each employment plan is individually tailored to align with an individual's goals, skills, and interests, and matched to the needs of local employers. Their employment specialists work closely with both employees and employers to ensure success, providing the necessary supports for each to thrive.
AVIDD's Supported Employment Services are funded through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
About the presenter: Melissa Blanchard is a dedicated human services professional with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families affected intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities. She brings proven expertise in program coordination, staff leadership, and community engagement, with a strong commitment to empowering individuals to achieve their goals. For the past nine years, Melissa has served as a Coordinator at AVIDD, overseeing supportive employment, transition programming, and recreation services. She prides herself on building collaborative relationships, creating inclusive programs, and delivering person-centered outcomes that foster independence, personal growth, and an enhanced quality of life.
AGE GROUP: | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Workforce Development | General |
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