Tired of negative news and looking for inspiration?
Meet Workpower Advisory Council member and co-instructor Trevor Lucken!
“I love helping people learn skills to get and keep jobs!” Trevor says. “And YES, I am delighted to tell my story for Down Syndrome Awareness Month.”
Watch Trevor in action presenting skills in the “Coworker Leaves a Mess” lesson in our new Workpower free resource created with support from Ability Central!
Trevor has dedicated many hours in order to help people be safe and thrive. His insights, ideas, and feedback have been crucial in our success shaping and launching Workpower – and in continuing to develop, expand, and improve Workpower!
In all areas of his life, Trevor demonstrates a deep, enduring commitment to community involvement and personal growth. Trevor has a successful track record in the workforce and has worked for the same employer, Zanotto’s Markets, for 18 years. In addition, Trevor has more than 20 years of experience as a competitive athlete and has earned multiple medals in a variety of Special Olympics events. You might enjoy this 2017 video of Trevor giving a speech as a Special Olympics athlete!
Trevor is one of many outstanding leaders whose talents are reflected in Workpower, and we are deeply grateful for his investment of time and skills to further this important work!
Join Us for Workpower Live, Free This Thursday, October 17
To learn more about Workpower and meet additional Workpower Advisors, join us online for Workpower Live this Thursday, October 17, 3-4pm PT! We are also grateful to Ability Central for sponsoring our Workpower and Safetypowers programs!
Enroll in Adapting to Learning Differences at 50% Off
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month and to support all people with learning differences, you can enroll for 50% off in our Adapting to Learning Differences program in our Online Learning Center. To enroll in the course, click on “enroll” and then put OCT-2024 in the “have a coupon?” field. You will need to click on the “redeem” button to get 50% off the price.
Practice With Our Fullpower Safety Comics
Teens and adults can prevent and stop most bullying, violence, and abuse using the personal safety skills and strategies described in this safety comic book. It answers the question: “How can I keep myself safe from bullying, abuse, and assault.”
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Published: October 15, 2024 | Last Updated: October 15, 2024
Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director
Kidpower Founder and Executive Irene van der Zande is a master at teaching safety through stories and practices and at inspiring others to do the same. Her child protection and personal safety expertise has been featured by USA Today, CNN, Today Moms, the LA Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Publications include: cartoon-illustrated Kidpower Safety Comics and Kidpower Teaching Books curriculum; Bullying: What Adults Need to Know and Do to Keep Kids Safe; the Relationship Safety Skills Handbook for Teens and Adults; Earliest Teachable Moment: Personal Safety for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers; The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults: Personal Safety, Self-Protection, Confidence, and Advocacy for Young People, and the Amazon Best Seller Doing Right by Our Kids: Protecting Child Safety at All Levels.