“It is important that the State of Michigan provide a welcoming environment to those with disabilities and encourage their employment in state government in a competitive integrated setting. While many individuals desire that their disability be kept confidential, raising awareness and providing adequate training to all state employees can help bridge the gap to ensure every employee is treated with dignity and respect at all times…
In coordination with the Department of Civil Rights, the Civil Rights Commission and the Civil Service Commission, the SEODC shall recommend a program for attracting and retaining individuals with mental illness, intellectual or developmental disabilities and physical disabilities that includes competitive integrated employment opportunities. The program shall require the participation and engagement of all Executive Branch departments and agencies.”
Supporting Freedom of Choice and Opportunity to Live, Work, and Participate in the Most Inclusive Setting for Individuals with Disabilities through the Implementation of Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan; Rescinding Executive Order 13-01
“A Sub-Cabinet, appointed by the Governor, consisting of the Commissioner, or Commissioner’s designees, of the following State agencies, shall implement Minnesota’ s Olmstead Plan:
a) Department of Human Services;
b) Minnesota Housing Finance Agency;
c) Department of Employment and Economic Development;
Oregon Executive Order 2015-01: Providing Employment Services to Individuals with IDD
Supersedes Executive Order 13-04
“This Executive Order revises and supersedes Executive Order 13-04 in order to provide further policy guidance intended to continue the state’s progress in these areas [providing supported employment services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities], including through a substantial reduction in employment in sheltered workshops. Continue to improve Oregon’s delivery of employment services, with the goal of achieving competitive integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, consistent with their abilities and choices, will benefit individuals with disabilities, their families, our communities, the economy, and the state.”
“NEBRASKA WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
WHEREAS, the variety of employment and training programs available in Nebraska present numerous opportunities to more effectively manage, through coordination, the workforce development needs of the employer and applicant community’; and WHEREAS, one agency needs to be designated as the lead agency for acting as the grant recipient for the purpose of administering and monitoring the expenditure of grant funds received by the State of Nebraska under pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act…
May also include a representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of individuals with barriers to employment, including organizations that serve veterans or that provide or support competitive, integrated en1ployment for individuals with disabilities”
Michigan Executive Order 2015-15: Employment First in Michigan
“All state departments and agencies that provide services and support to persons with disabilities, and all state departments and agencies that provide employment, economic development, or other related services, shall implement Employment First in Michigan by coordinating efforts and collaborating to ensure that state programs, policies, procedures, and funding support competitive employment within an integrated setting as the first priority and optimal outcome for persons with disabilities.”
Utah Executive Order 2016-1: Rescinding Prior Executive Orders
“Executive Order issued March 28, 1978, by Governor Matheson, establishing the “Governor’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped” created to promote and to encourage employment of disabled individuals and vocational, economic, and social opportunities. This order is rescinded because Utah’s 2012 Employment First statute, Utah Code 62A-5-103.3, fulfills the same purpose.”
Pennsylvania Executive Order 2016-03: Employment First
Establishing “Employment First” Policy and Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability
“….I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and other laws, do hereby order and direct as follows:
1. “Employment First” is the policy of all Commonwealth executive branch agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor. This policy reflects the Commonwealth’s goal of making the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a model state when it comes to creating a climate hospitable to workers with a disability.
a. The definition of Employment First is that competitive integrated employment is the first consideration and preferred outcome of publicly-funded education, training, employment and related services, and long-term supports and services for working-age Pennsylvanians with a disability, as “disability” is defined in each agency’s governing statutes and rules.
b. The definition of competitive integrated employment for purposes of this Executive Order is the definition contained in the WIOA, which is work performed on a full or part-time basis (including self-employment) for which a person is:
(1) Compensated at not less than federal minimum wage requirements or State or local minimum wage law (whichever is higher) and not less than the customary rate paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by people without a disability”
Pennsylvania Executive Order 2016-04: Equal Employment Opportunity
“WHEREAS, this Administration is committed to strengthening and developing equal employment opportunity programs in the Commonwealth. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do hereby order and direct as follows:
1. Prohibition of Discrimination and Affirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity.
a. No agency under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, or disability.
b. Each agency under the Governor’s jurisdiction shall ensure fair and equal employment opportunities exist at every level of government”
Louisiana Executive Order JBE 2016-11: Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination (2016)
“No state agencies, departments, offices, commissions, boards, entities or officers of the State of Louisiana shall harass or discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or age against any individual in the provision of any service and/or benefit by such agencies, departments, offices, commissions, boards or entities.”
Louisiana Executive Order JBE 16-45: Louisiana Rehabilitation Council (2016)
“Whereas, the State Rehabilitation Council was originally established by executive order to provide Louisiana’s citizens with disabilities assistance in their pursuit of meaningful careers and gainful employment through specific programs.
Preparing and submitting an annual report to the governor and the commissioner of the Rehabilitation Service Administration, Washington, D.C., on the status of vocational rehabilitation programs operating within the state, and making the report available to the public.
Providing for coordination and the establishment of working relationships between Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, the Statewide Independent Living Council, and the Centers for Independent Living within the state.”
