Family Employment Awareness Trainings (FEAT)
Join us to learn about local, state, and federal resources for young adults with disabilities who want to work in their communities.
- Network with families, employees, and community resources.
- Learn about individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed
- Connect with service providers to help you find and keep a job
- Learn about Outside-the-box employment possibilities
- Success stories
- Family/parent role in supporting employment
Our next Feat Training will be held November 15th, and 21st 2025 at Missouri School For The Blind Annex (STL).
Each day of FEAT will have different topics and speakers.
Part 1
Building the Dream of Employment:
Saturday, November 15th, 9am-4pm, Missouri School for the Blind Annex (STL)
- Outside the Box job possibilities
- Using transition services in the IEP to support employment
- Meet individuals who have disabilities and who are successfully employed (afternoon panel)
Part 2
Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources:
Friday, November 21st, 9am-4pm, Missouri School for the Blind Annex (STL)
- Services, programs, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment
- Visit with state and local adult service agencies who support individuals with disabilities (afternoon panel)
It is highly recommended that participants attend all days, as extensive information and resources are provided during each session.
The Mission of Family Employment Awareness Trainings (FEAT)
Increase expectations for competitive employment and increase knowledge of local, state, and federal resources to support the employment of the youth/young adults who have disabilities.
Key Principles of FEAT are:
- Everyone can work when provided with appropriate supports and services.
- Everyone can have a job that is both enjoyable and satisfying.
- Everyone can make more money working than by relying on public benefits alone.
Learn about state and federal resources supporting young adults with disabilities so they can work in their communities.
Two Options for Family Employment Awareness Training
Both virtual and face-to-face Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) are offered throughout the year. These trainings are FREE and open to Missouri families, transition-age students and young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them.
- Virtual FEAT participants receive links and passwords to Virtual sessions. For family convenience, sessions may be offered during the day or in the evenings.
- Face-to-face FEAT is two complete days of training, when attendees can learn from presenters and one another.
Both virtual and face-to-face FEAT include a young adult session and a session featuring presentations from local agencies and resource representatives.
Upcoming MOFEAT Events
MPACT is proud to deliver Family Employment Awareness Trainings (FEAT) to Missouri families, transition-age students, young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them!
- Network with families, employees, and community resources.
- Learn about individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed
- Connect with service providers to help you find and keep a job
- Learn about Outside-the-box employment possibilities
- Success stories
- Family/parent role in supporting employment
Who Should Attend:
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) is FREE and open to Missouri families, transition-age students and young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them.
Part 1: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- A New Path: Exploring “Outside the Box Job Possibilities”
- Individualizing Employment Possibilities: Transition to Adulthood and the IEP
- Supports Available for Employees and Employers
- Stories of Employment Success
Part 2: Friday, November 21st, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Maintaining Employment: Resources and Medicaid
- Working and Maintaining Needed Benefits
- State and Local Agencies and Resources Panel
More information from Missouri School For The Blind Annex (STL):
· The training takes place at 3867 Magnolia Ave at the Missouri School for the Blind Annex in St. Louis, MO.
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- You can Street Park on Magnolia Ave or use our back parking lot.
Access the back lot by entering the circle drive just west of our building between the school and the Rehab Services for the Blind building and driving to the back underneath the catwalk. Please enter the doors to the left at the front of the building.
Free Registration Required
MPACT is proud to deliver Family Employment Awareness Trainings (FEAT) to Missouri families, transition-age students, young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them!
- Network with families, employees, and community resources.
- Learn about individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed
- Connect with service providers to help you find and keep a job
- Learn about Outside-the-box employment possibilities
- Success stories
- Family/parent role in supporting employment
Who Should Attend:
Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) is FREE and open to Missouri families, transition-age students and young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who support them.
Part 1: Saturday, November 15th, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- A New Path: Exploring “Outside the Box Job Possibilities”
- Individualizing Employment Possibilities: Transition to Adulthood and the IEP
- Supports Available for Employees and Employers
- Stories of Employment Success
Part 2: Friday, November 21st, 2025 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Maintaining Employment: Resources and Medicaid
- Working and Maintaining Needed Benefits
- State and Local Agencies and Resources Panel
More information from Missouri School For The Blind Annex (STL):
· The training takes place at 3867 Magnolia Ave at the Missouri School for the Blind Annex in St. Louis, MO.
-
- You can Street Park on Magnolia Ave or use our back parking lot.
Access the back lot by entering the circle drive just west of our building between the school and the Rehab Services for the Blind building and driving to the back underneath the catwalk. Please enter the doors to the left at the front of the building.
Free Registration Required
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