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What does a Job developer do?
Job developers are employment specialists who assist people with disabilities in becoming gainfully employed What are job developers? Job...
O'Brien CMC
Sep 13, 20254 min read


What is the difference between ACCES-VR Job Placement and ACCES-VR/OPWDD Supported Employment?
What's the difference between ACCES-VR Job Placement and ACCES-VR/OPWDD Supported Employment? How do I know which one is right? ACCES-VR...
O'Brien CMC
Aug 31, 20253 min read


What is my Community Habilitation worker allowed to provide?
A community habilitation worker helping a person with a developmental disability navigate the internet Community habilitation is defined...
O'Brien CMC
Aug 23, 20255 min read


What is OPWDD Self-Direction Series: Everything you need to know about Self-Hired Supported Employment
Self-Hired Supported Employment, or Self-Hire SEMP for short, is a line item in an OPWDD Self-Direct Budget. This line item is similar to...
O'Brien CMC
Aug 16, 20254 min read


What is ACCES-VR?
ACCES-VR, or Adult Continuing Career and Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (mouthful) is NY's go to agency for anything...
O'Brien CMC
Aug 16, 20253 min read


What is OPWDD Self-Direction Series: Everything you need to know about Community Classes
Ok let's talk community classes in self-direction! "Community Classes" is a specific line item in a self-direction budget. It is one of...
O'Brien CMC
Aug 14, 20256 min read


Before you start job seeking....
A discussion on what to consider before embarking on your employment journey.
O'Brien CMC
Sep 18, 20221 min read
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