Department on Disability Services

​Organizational Address:  250 E Street, SW Washington, DC 20024

Contact Person:  Jasmine Henry

Contact Person Phone Number:  202-870-9640

Name or Title of ACRE Training:  DC Department on Disability Services’ ACRE Employment Services Certificate with an Emphasis on Customized Employment
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​Description of ACRE Training Program: (structure of training, modules, etc.)
​The District of Columbia’s Department on Disability Services (DDS) and the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) presents an in-person and online hybrid course. DDS, in collaboration with one of its training providers, developed an ACRE training curriculum that was tailored specifically to the DC landscape. The certificate curriculum is endorsed by Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). Upon completion of the required 40-hour training, the participant will receive an “ACRE Certificate of Achievement.” This Employment Services Certificate with an emphasis on Customized Employment offers the following within 4 modules including an introductory and conclusion sessions:

1. 2-day in-person training and webinar sessions.
2. Additional training hours shall be completed through self-paced learning, discussion boards, homework, quizzes via online learning management system.
3. Complete field work assignments by Working with the jobseeker and completing a customized employment placement.

​Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: ACRE Basic Employment Services Curriculum with an emphasis on Customized Employment

Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: ACRE Basic Employment Services Curriculum with an emphasis on Customized Employment
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States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state)
 
Trainer Names & Credentials:

• Sean Roy, M.S.
• Dale Verstegen, M.B.A. 
• Kevin Walker
• Jasmine Henry
• Angela Spinella
• Rebecca Salon
• Georgina Bonsu

Training Format:

• Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face