Bringing accessible, innovative, and relevant Pre-ETS content to you! Listen in to the "masters" share personal and professional experiences. May their insight enlighten your journey as an advocate and leader. Welcome to AIR4VR. We're glad you're here.
Dr. Kathleen (Kat) Oertle, a rehabilitation professional, shares her personal experience with disability and her insights about “protective discrimination.” Listen in to learn more!
Dr. Jessica Martin, a rehabilitation professional, shares her insight as a woman of color helping black youth with disabilities explore careers and acquire the soft skills necessary to maintain a job.
Mike Beers, a professional comedian and advocate, shares his experience and insights growing up as a youth with a disability. Mike teaches self-advocacy to youth with disabilities through a unique approach: improv!
Mustafa Rfat, a student of neurodevelopmental disabilities, shares insights gained from his personal experience as a refugee with a disability trying to assimilate into a new culture. Mustafa has dedicated his life to helping other refugees with disabilities find the services they need to live productive lives.
Stevi Shepard, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, shares her insights on helping youth with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep jobs through job-seeking skills instruction, customized employment services, and job coaching assistance.
Dr. Margaret Glenn, a rehabilitation professional with 40 years of experience, shares her insights on how the rehabilitation profession has expanded and evolved over time.
Deb Conwell, a Job Placement Specialist and Certified Benefits Planner, shares her insights on working with employers and the importance of building a benefits safety net for youth with disabilities.
Barb Schiedermayer, a rehabilitation professional and mother of a child with a disability, shares her dual perspective and insights.
Enis Fox-Schauffner, a state-qualified sign language interpreter, shares tips on fostering a successful collaborations with interpreters.