Message to Employers | Work Services | Supported Employment | Competitive Employment | Follow Along | Referral Services | Mission
Employment Connections provide or secure learning and work environments for individuals who are 18 years of age, who need assistance in finding and maintaining employment, and reside in the 18 northwest counties of Kansas.
The goal of the program is to provide as many varied work sites and settings to allow all individuals, no matter the disability, the opportunity to work. It is also the goal of the service area to find employment in the least restrictive environment while maintaining the belief that employment be in the most integrated setting possible.
Employment Connections includes Work Service, Supported Employment, Competitive Employment, Business of my Own and Employment Follow Along. The services are provided to individuals who have a desire to work and need assistance in obtaining or maintaining employment. The scope of the services provided to the person served is defined by the individual, guardian, his/her core team, and funding source.
Every effort is made to assist individuals in finding employment that suits their skills and preferences while meeting the employer’s and the community’s needs. This includes an active role in eliminating environmental, attitudinal and architectural barriers.