Project SEARCH®at URMC

Presented by: Kaitlyn Richardson, MPP Director of Employment Programs, Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

Jonathan Payne Peer Mentor, Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

Project SEARCH, developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, is an internationally recognized program for individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment.  Project SEARCH is a one year transition program that provides training and education in a large business. The University of Rochester Medical Center is one of 21 businesses across New York State that hosts a Project SEARCH class of 12 interns each year. This presentation will review the program as well as implementation at URMC.

All faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff are welcome! A light lunch will be provided.