DSES - Project SEARCH Transition Program
Project SEARCH is an internship program for transitioning students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students are immersed in the workplace where they participate in three 10-week rotations to learn transferable job skills and explore career options. The program was created at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in 1997 as a way to fill high-turnover positions, while at the same time helping young people with disabilities prepare for adult life (fantastic 25-minute video linked).
The Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista, along with its sister properties in other parts of Nebraska, have hosted Project SEARCH sites for over two years and have won the Embassy Suites brand’s “Make a Difference” Award twice, which is centered around community service. The win demonstrated a great amount of respect and recognition for the program, and the hotel staff was particularly proud of the award.
The Down Syndrome Education Series (DSES) is a monthly educational seminar for families of children with Down syndrome, designed to connect parents with information that will positively impact the education and well-being of their child.
Childcare is not provided. With the exception of infants, we request that you refrain from bringing children to this event.
