DESIGNING EFFECTIVE RETURN TO WORK PROGRAMS

Monday, July 22, 2002

Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Summary

This workshop is designed for Disability Management Professionals, Return to Work Coordinators, and allied health professionals who are familiar with and experienced in worksite-based disability management programs.

Participants will be provided with workshop materials including simulated group exercises, hard copies of PowerPoint slides, supplemental readings, and other resource information.

What Will You Accomplish By Attending?

Following participation in the conference, you will be able to:

• Learn about conducting a benchmarking audit, which incorporates an assessment and strategic planning process to establish a foundation for disability management program development,

• Learn about "cutting edge" disability management program models and proactive return to work strategies, including effective practices among workshop participants,

• Understand the impact of labor relations issues on return to work program development and how to establish joint labor-management committees and disability management initiatives,

• Participate in problem-solving activities to identify creative solutions to return to work program development barriers,

• Learn about a structured process to develop and implement return to work and remain at work programs,

• Establish an information-sharing support network

Distinguished Faculty

Dr. Shrey is President of Advanced Transitions, Inc., an international consulting business, specializing in disability management audits and strategic planning, and the development of successful return to work programs. He is a pioneer in the development of employer-based transitional work programs and integrated disability management systems. Since 1997, Dr. Shrey has managed the integrated Return to Work Program for the City of Cincinnati. He has been Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center since 1987, and has recently been jointly appointed as Adjunct Research Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering.

Dr. Shrey served as a Tenured Associate Professor for the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Boston University from 1976-1984, and taught in the graduate school of Syracuse University, where he earned his doctorate degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. His career has included work as a psychologist and as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He has consulted with industry, labor, workers' compensation boards, health care providers, insurance companies, and government in the United States and abroad. He has been a World Rehabilitation Fellow and World Institute on Disability Fellow, and provided training and consultation in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Israel, the Netherlands, Ireland, England, and Canada. He has been a Vocational Expert for the Social Security Administration in the U.S. since 1977. He has served as a disability management program consultant to Weyerhaeuser, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the City of Lethbridge in Alberta, Honda, Toyota, General Electric Aircraft Engines, Campbells, Schneider Trucking, TS Trim, Minster Machine Company, MacMillan-Bloedel, the City of Cincinnati and City of Oregon in Ohio, Drake Center, Boeing, National Steel Corporation, and many other employers.

Tuition

The tuition of $295.00 will include a seminar manual, continental breakfast, all sessions, seminar proceedings, and exceptional networking opportunities. This investment should result in multifold returns.  Click here for registration information.

Continuing Education Information

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Schedule

Monday, July 22, 2002