The Department of Human Services vocational rehabilitation services contains definitions and descriptions for employment services including job assessments, assistive technology, training and technological assistance, community rehabilitation programs and customized employment, among many other services.
This website contains information on the Oregon Employment first initiative for job seekers, families and employers.
“EPD is a Medicaid program administered by the Oregon Department of Human services. EPD provides medical coverage and long-term services to people with disabilities who are employed. If you are eligible to participate, you will be charged a nominal fee based on your income.”
“This manual is intended to: Help you make your way through the transition process; Understand your rights, services and resources that may help you and your family; Provide information to help you understand complex adult service systems; Highlight that you direct your own transition; Reinforce that you and your team design your transition just for you; and Identify your work and other adult life goals and a plan to achieve those goals.”
Content of the document reflects information from multiple state and training agency organizations and is designed as a tool for organizations participating in the Transformation Project for selection of needed training and technical assistance.
~~“Established in 1990, the Oregon Youth Transition Program (YTP) is a collaborative partnership between the office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Oregon Department of Education, and the University of Oregon. It is funded by Vocational Rehabilitation every two-years through competitive grants to local school districts. The purpose of the YTP is to prepare students with disabilities for employment or career related postsecondary education or training through the provision of a comprehensive array of pre-employment transition activities and supports. “
~~This page has a selection of links to courses that apply to the concept of Supported Employment
Maintain an Apprenticeship Program in Oregon
“This guide is designed to assist teams of partners that have already registered their programs and who would like guidance on requirements and oversight in reference to specific laws, rules, and regulations. Its content reflects the knowledge and effective practices of the most experienced apprenticeship professionals in the State of Oregon- employers, training providers, and government professionals.
This guide contains an Overview of the Oregon Apprenticeship System, information on I) Program Standards and Management, II) Committee Membership and Meetings, III) Apprentice Management, IV) Training Agent Management, V) Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and VI) Compliance Reviews and Investigations.
Summary: Requires employers who are authorized to pay subminimum wages to individuals with disabilities to pay certain wage rates until a specified date, requires employers to pay individuals with disabilities at the minimum wage rate, removes individuals with disabilities from the category of persons for whom employers may pay subminimum wage.
This summary was retrieved from National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in July 2021.