Progressive Independence, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Progressive Independence, Inc.:

· Coordinated the transition of persons with disabilities from nursing facilities into the community. · Managed two fee-for-service programs: the ACIS Program with the Oklahoma State Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs – Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR & E) division. Both programs were designed to bring state-of-the-art computer technology to persons with disabilities wanting to pursue their education and work in the community. · Managed a fee-for-service program providing ergonomic evaluations for assistive technology to personnel with the Bureau of Mines, United States Department of the Interior, to enable them to either return to work or remain at work without incurring a more disabling condition. · Earned certification as an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessibility Surveyor, Level II. Conducted numerous surveys in the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area at the request of consumers and Department of Justice mediators from Region VI in Dallas, Texas. · Completed a yearlong college level certification program to become an Assistive Technology Applications Certified Professional through California State University’s College of Extended Learning and Center on Disabilities in Northridge, California. · Served on numerous local and state task forces, committees, and boards covering a range of services from transportation to employment to equal rights for voting to implementation of the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead Decision implementing a broader interpretation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. · Made numerous presentations on the various laws affecting persons with disabilities. · Trained individuals with all types of disabilities to use computers and software – including adaptive software – so they could have richer lives and pursue employment, if they wished to do so. · Managed the durable medical equipment (DME) and assistive technology (AT) loan libraries. · Taught classes at the University of Central Oklahoma in conjunction with Dr. Charlotte Miles-Nixon on the use of assistive technology in special and regular education class situations for children ages 5 years to 18 years. Educated these teacher candidates on the availability of services under the Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program offered by the state.

What they like about Progressive Independence, Inc.:

The social vibrance of a hiring firm is very important to you. Your ability to make and maintain friendships there is a critical part of your decision. You would likely be dissatisfied with a workplace that is quiet, cold, or otherwise not particularly social. When you investigate a new hiring company, ask recruiters, managers, and potential co-workers about the social life and opportunities there. This is especially important when you are relocating; moving dramatically alters your social sphere both inside and outside the workplace.

Tags

Norman, Information specialist, Leadership, Team player, Disability specialist, Trainer, Oklahoma City, Windows & Macintosh literate, Social media, Research

Skills

·Manager of teams ranging in size from 3 to 20 people. , Director of our project teams in both System Analysis and Design and Strategic Information Systems Management leading both to on-time project completion., Thirty years - plus - of sales experience either in direct sales to the public or in showing people the value of programs to their businesses. , Presentations, Creation of training guides, Leadership, Information specialist, Hardware and software technologist, Trainer

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