September 4 | Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) – Day 1 (of 2)
Learn about employment resources, supports, and opportunities for young adults with disabilities during this free Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training. Participants are encouraged to attend both training days, as each covers different topics and resources.
Event Details
When: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM EDT
Where: Pike Township Schools Administration, 6901 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Cost: Free
Presented By: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Center on Community Living and Careers
In Partnership With: Anthem
Registration: Required
Event Details:Register for FEAT
About This Event
Indiana Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) helps young adults with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them learn more about pathways to meaningful employment.
The training brings together information about employment resources, benefits, workplace supports, and state and local agencies. Participants can also connect with families, employees, entrepreneurs, community advocates, and specialists who support long-term employment success.
The training is offered across two days, with different topics and resources covered throughout the series. Organizers encourage participants to attend both September 4 and September 11 to get the full experience.
Accessibility Highlights
Features Families May Appreciate:
Free training
Focus on employment and career opportunities for people with disabilities
Information for both young adults and the people who support them
Opportunities to connect with employed individuals, families, and community advocates
Information about benefits, employment supports, and Medicaid
Presentations from local and state agencies
Helpful Planning Tips:
Register before attending.
Plan to attend both training days if possible.
Review the listed topics ahead of time and consider which questions are most relevant to your family.
Bring a notebook or device for taking notes and collecting resource information.
Consider writing down questions about benefits, employment supports, or transition planning before the training.
Who Might Enjoy This Event?
This event may be a good fit for:
Young adults with disabilities
Students preparing for employment
Parents and caregivers
Professionals supporting young adults with disabilities
Educators and transition professionals
Individuals exploring employment possibilities
What Families May Want to Know
Before you go:
The training is free, but registration is required.
This is the first of two training days.
The organizers recommend attending both days because each day covers different topics and resources.
The training runs for a full day, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Participants will have opportunities to connect with people who have employment experience and professionals who provide employment support.
Why Families May Appreciate It
Employment planning can involve much more than finding a job. Families and young adults may have questions about benefits, workplace supports, Medicaid, individual employment possibilities, and how to build a path toward meaningful work.
FEAT brings many of these topics together while creating opportunities to learn from professionals and people with lived employment experience. For families beginning to think about employment or looking for additional support along the way, this training can provide practical information and connections.
Plan Your Visit
☐ Register for the training
☐ Plan to attend both September sessions
☐ Write down employment-related questions
☐ Bring something for taking notes
☐ Prepare to connect with other families and community resources
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