Compassionate innovative employment solutions for individuals who have disabilities are in demand now more than ever and available if we choose to see. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 year son with autism) 502 417-6063 drjackiemarquette@gmail.com […]
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See Me…
“To be a connected support- giver to me, don’t take yourself seriously. See my best strengths and be patient with me. I will receive you well. Life is too short to increase my anxiety in new situations that I want to manage and do well.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the […]
Work goals for students with most severe disabilities
Life, Work, and Well-Being WIOA – Workman’s Innovative Opportunity Act calls for the employment goal for people with disabilities – even those with the most significant or severe disabilities in full or part time work. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 […]
Our culture has never…
Our culture reveals how typical students make school transitions, but has never revealed how students with ASD, developmental disabilities and other health impairments (OHI) make effective school transitions to employment outcomes. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition […]
A reason to now celebrate new changes…
Life, Work, and Well-Being: A reason to now celebrate new changes that can impact better employment outcomes for students with disabilities. The law is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition (39 year […]
When I struggle entering a new setting…
See Me: ASD & Unspoken Words: When I struggle entering a new setting, I will accept exposure better if you can toss out skill requirements that are weak in me, like opening a drawer and quickly tossing stuff aside. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | […]
Over the years, I’ve Learned
See Me–ASD & Unspoken Words: “Over the years, I’ve learned to ask for help with the things that I cannot do. Know I may need your support to connect me to people who can see me and guide me better than I can do by myself. Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of […]
Know that my quality of life…
See Me: ASD & Unspoken Words: “Know that my quality of life isn’t about just doing things to keep busy or for the sake of doing them. It’s about my having purpose, joy, and a sense of belonging.” Dr. Jackie Marquette Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | […]
Never allow full job/work restrictions…
Life, Work, and Well-Being Never allow full job/work restrictions to determine ASD candidacy for a job. Rather look for individual’s interests and capability to do parts of the job. Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 […]
The four most important pieces….
Life, Work, and Well-Being The four most important pieces for customizing work opportunities for individuals with ASD: a space to feel understood, connected, productive, and accepted. Dr. Jackie Marquette Use CODE: EPMAG50 for 50% discount. Marquette Index, LLC. Creator of the Marquette Strengths and Career Index Research | Consultant | Speaker | 4 time veteran of adult transition […]