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Everybody Works. Employing Oklahoma’s Workforce of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Oklahoma Transition Institute November 5, 2013. State Employment Leadership Network Logo. Great to be here - let’s dig in!. State Employment Leadership Network Logo. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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EVERYBODY WORKSEmploying Oklahoma’s Workforce of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Oklahoma Transition Institute
November 5, 2013
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Great to be here -let’s dig in!
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Map of the USA with states highlighted that are members of SELN as of Oct. 2013
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1. Leadership2. Strategic Goals and Operating Policies3. Financing and Contracting Methods4. Training and Technical Assistance (TA)5. Interagency Collaboration and Partnership6. Services and Service Innovation7. Performance Measurement and Data Management
Key Elements in our High-Performing Framework:
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State success in integrated employment services varies widely
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The thinking inside the constructs is changing and that will lead to the changing of the
constructs.
Entering the Shift Age by David Houle
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When do most of us start working?
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Let’s focus on:• 16-21 years old• 22-30 years old
• American Community Survey (ACS) – what is it
• Employment stats nationally
When do youth with ID/DD Start working?
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Youth receiving ID/DD State agency supports: National Core Indicators
• NCI – what is it?• Contrast stats with
ACS… But there is good news, too!
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What’s the point of good jobs for youth?
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Purposeful Collaboration and a Shared Vision of Everyone Working.
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The stronger the evidence of collaboration and a real working relationship with the greater number of key community partners, the greater the likelihood of youth becoming employed at ages and for employers typical to their non-disabled peers.
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Schools believe every student can and will work.
School District commitment – district by district by district…
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Partners Pool Re$ource$
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Knowledge is powerful.
Effective Information and Education is essential.
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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
Earning power!
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What is possible with intentional collaborative transition supports?
Compare “typical” with one example in rural Washington State
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The Role of Developmental Disabilities Services
Services for individuals with primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities (IQ 70 or below)
Employment services are available when school is not in session
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Braiding services to achieve a quality outcome
• Opportunities for summer jobs• Volunteer opportunities• Work adjustment training• DRS milestones• DDS ongoing supports
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Success Stories
• Building resumes• Collaborative effort• Providing long-term supports• Achieving creative outcomes
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Thank you!
[email protected] , SELN Project Team, [email protected], SELN Project Team, [email protected] , DDS Employment/Adult Day Services, 405.521.4973
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