Integrated Resources Institute & Progressive Employment Concepts
HCBS Funding
Integrated Resources Institute (IRI) and Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) have been awarded Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) grant to advance inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across California. This funding will support innovative trainings focused on competitive, integrated employment, and expand best practices in service delivery. Through free training initiatives, technical assistance, and enhanced outreach, IRI and PEC aim to empower individuals with IDD to achieve meaningful careers and independence.
Learn more about upcoming trainings and get access to free resources by visiting www.iri-pec.org.
Featured Trainings
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Paper to Practice Implementation Mentoring
Deepen the knowledge you gained in ACRE and take it from Paper to Practice! -
ACRE Basic Customized Employment Training
ACRE-CE employment training is one of the foundational requirements of both the offerings in CCP (CPN and CES).
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Person Centered Career Plan Training
Participants will learn how to create and train via a Person Centered Career Plan (PCCP) template and instruction guide. -
Paid Internship Program Technical Assistance
IRI, in partnership with CA APSE will offer tools, training and technical assistance on the Paid Internship Program to providers, employers and regional centers.
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Social Security Benefits Training and Technical Assistance
This training is designed to increase comfort and confidence in discussing how work and Social Security benefits interact.
Collaborators
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About PEC
Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) was established in 1995 and is funded by Alta California Regional Center (ACRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and contracts with schools and individuals. PEC provides services to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment, volunteer opportunities, college access, business ownership, and community inclusion. PEC is locally and nationally recognized for its commitment to supporting individuals facing employment barriers and for providing comprehensive training to partners and staff.
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About California APSE
California APSE (CA APSE) is a membership organization that advocates for inclusive, competitive employment for people with disabilities. CA APSE provides training, resources and policy support to professionals, employers, families, and self-advocates.
