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Transitioning to Employment & WiOA Nuts & Bolts
http://dhs.sd.gov http://abilityforhire.com
Vicki Nelson, district supervisor Katie Gran, senior [email protected] [email protected]
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VR District Offices
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Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility
An individual must: Have a disability that makes it difficult to work Must benefit from services to get into the workforce or retain
your current job
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Transition Eligibility
Students with Disabilities age 14 to 21Individualized Education Plans504 PlansStudents with disabilities not identified with the school
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Meet Abbie…
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Vocational Counseling
Adjusting to a disability Planning for the future Awareness of potential Knowledge of current job market
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Choosing Your Path
Choice of employment goalChoice of providerChoice of servicesChoice of settingChoice of method
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Desired employment outcome Method for monitoring progress Services needed for successful outcome Provider of services identified Responsibility of all parties involved Cost of services & who will pay for services
Unique strengths Resources Priorities Interests
Concerns Abilities Limitations Capabilities
Goal is consistent with:
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
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Services provided at NO cost for clients• Guidance and Counseling• Job placement • On the Job Training• Job Coaching• Non‐FAFSA approved training programs
• Independent Living Services• Employment Skills Program• Project Skills• Benefits Specialist Services• Employment Follow Along• Information & Referral
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Meet the team from Camille’s…
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Services requiring Financial Need Transportation services
Licenses (occupational or business related)
Tools, equipment and supplies
Assistive Technology devices (excluding computer and computer related programs for SLD)
Maintenance services
Training books and materials
Tuition and Fees for FAFSA approved programs
**SSI/SSDI beneficiaries are not subject to the Financial Needs Test**
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Meet Marc…
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Transition Specific Services
• Project Skills/Employment Skills Program
• Project SEARCH• Youth Leadership Forum• Catch the Wave• Augie Access• DWU Program• SAVE• SD MyLife
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Title I – Workforce and Development SystemTitle II – State Employment Services,
Wagner‐Peyser Labor ExchangeTitle III – Adult Education & Literacy
Title IV – Public Vocational Rehabilitation
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Youth with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities
Youth with Disability• is not younger than 14
years of age AND• is not older than 24 years
of age.
Difference between Youth and Students with Disabilities
Student with Disability• is on an IEP with includes
a transition plan OR• Is in secondary school on
a 504 Plan
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Pre‐Employment Transition Services (PETS)
PETS must be provided in conjunction with local educational agencies and must include: Job Exploration CounselingWork‐based learning experiences in an integrated environment
Post‐secondary education counselingWorkplace readiness training to develop social skills & independent living skills
Instruction in self‐advocacy
PETS and VR involvement do NOT replace the responsibilities of the school district.
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Competitive Integrated Employment
Full or part‐time work at minimum wage or higherwages and benefits similar to those without disabilities performing the same work
Fully integrated with co‐workers without disabilitiesOpportunities for advancement are available similar to other employees without disabilities
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SECTION 511: Impact for Students with Disabilities in Secondary Education
School districts may not enter into a contract or make other arrangements with an subminimum wage employer for an individual who is age 24 or younger.
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SECTION 511: LIMITATIONS ON USE OFSUBMINIMUM WAGE FOR YOUTH
Youth cannot start work in subminimum wage until the following conditions are met: Has received pre‐employment transition servicesHas been served or been determined ineligible by VRHas been provided career counseling and information/referrals to other public programs that allow the experience of competitive, integrated employment
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• If never accessed VR, should apply for VR Services
• Be provided career counseling and information and referrals to other public programs that allow the experience of competitive, integrated employmentAND
• Receive Pre‐Employment Transition Services
If youth are already working in subminimum wage on July 22, 2016:
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What’s the bottom line?
Real Jobs, Real Wages
Great opportunity to get transition right!
Reinforces national movement away from segregated services and subminimum wage.
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Meet Kendra…
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