2016 Employment First Summit  Trailblazing:  Charting Our Employment Path

The Employment Systems Change Coalition of Kansas
Stephanie Breaker and members of the Employment Systems Change Coalition of Kansas

The Employment Systems Change Coalition of Kansas represents multiple agencies throughout Kansas who work together across fields of disability to support employment systems change. The primary goal is to not only see more people employed, but to address systematic barriers to employment for persons with disabilities. Presenters will discuss the project and provide updates regarding the groups efforts and plans for recommendations to support change.

Stephanie Breaker is the Executive Director at Skills to Succeed and a member of the Employment Systems Change Coaltion. Stephanie graduated from Drake University in 2012 with a Master’s in Rehabilitation Administration, which contributes to her expertise in the field of disability employment. With an extensive background in supporting people with autism and other developmental disabilities in employment and other settings, Stephanie leads her team in strengths-based approaches and progressive employment models as learned in both her educational background and hands-on experience. Stephanie has participated in partnerships and training with highly respected and successful leaders in the field of disability employment and utilizes these strategies in program design and implementation.