Wise

Promoting inclusive employment through innovation, training & support.

04/23/2026

Wise recently partnered with Lewis County to support a resource fair that brought together students, families, and educators. Ivanova Smith delivered a powerful keynote centered on possibility for students and expanding what’s achievable.

04/21/2026

Kevin Wright, DC Developmental Disabilities Council's Program Support Assistant, shares his vision of employment as more than a job. It is about building relationships, supporting coworkers, and creating spaces where people feel valued and can thrive.

04/16/2026

Support needs change over time and how we respond matters.
Join us on April 22 at 11am PST to learn practical, person-centered strategies that support aging, inclusion, and success at work. Register here: gowise.org/supported-employment-training/wise-webinar-series

04/15/2026

In this clip, Brandon Gruber, Talent Acquisition Intern Granite and Cal-TASH and TASH Board Member, shares about being a part of something bigger and living by his personal motto “Work hard, choose kindness every day and be yourself!”

04/07/2026

Do you have information or resources to share with Community Summit attendees? Please apply to be a Resource Partner! The submission deadline has been extended through April 15.

Apply now: https://forms.office.com/r/beEELdYH5C

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04/06/2026

Coordinating Individual Employment (IE) and Community Inclusion (CI) services can be challenging, especially when client interests, guardian expectations, and staff schedules overlap. This training shares clear, practical strategies for aligning CI activities with employment goals while maintaining balance for both clients and providers.

You’ll explore real examples of how CI and IE services can complement rather than compete, and walk away with simple tools you can apply right away to support more coordinated, person-centered services.

Register here: gowise.org/supported-employment-training/wise-webinar-series/

04/01/2026

In this clip, Suad Bisogno, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member, and Vice President, shares how employment truly is for all and you’re never too old to get started.

03/31/2026

Washington State’s Supported Employment services are rooted in person-centered planning, informed choice, and employment-first values, but what does that look like in practice?

This webinar explores how employment professionals can translate those values into clear, meaningful employment goals that support real progress for the people they serve.

Register here: gowise.org/supported-employment-training/wise-webinar-series

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03/26/2026

We’re so glad Wise could be part of such a great weekend and are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Disability Rights Oregon and The Arc Oregon.

Shoutout to Emily Harris for leading the History & Introduction to Supported Employment session, and to Beth McKenney for participating in this year’s Partners in Policymaking class!

03/16/2026

In this webinar, you’ll learn how thoughtful job analysis helps you detect what employers truly need, ask smarter questions that uncover clues about the work environment, and build trust by showing up as a knowledgeable, credible partner. We’ll explore how and when to use Job Analysis in the job development process to support stronger employer relationships—and create better, more sustainable job matches for the people you support.

Register here: gowise.org/supported-employment-training/wise-webinar-series

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03/13/2026

A job proposal isn’t just paperwork. In the right hands, it’s one of the most powerful tools in your employment consulting toolkit, and most people aren’t using it to its full potential. Heather will walk through real proposals that resulted in real jobs — and show you exactly how the process works whether you’re building relationships in a small community or navigating a larger city market. Join us on Monday March 16th. Register here: gowise.org/supported-employment-training/wise-webinar-series/

03/11/2026

Ricardo serves on the Developmental Disabilities Council, Quality Trust, multiple boards and committees, and as an international ambassador with . In this clip, he shares a powerful part of his employment story and the experiences that have shaped his leadership. As a longtime TASH member and the most recent recipient of TASH’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Ricardo has made a lasting impact on the disability rights and inclusion movement and continues to advocate for equity, representation, and opportunity at every level.

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