“The ODEP study launched in the 2008-09 school year and targeted for completion in 2012-13, is the first longitudinal research and demonstration project designed to understand the effectiveness of ILPs. It looks at ILPs in 14 (rural, urban and suburban) schools in four states (LA, NM, SC, and WA). The research is built around core features included in the Guideposts for Success."
The Washington Medicaid state plan details the agreement between the state and the Federal government. It describes how Washington administers its Medicaid program and explains how the state will abide by Federal rules. It also explains how Washington may claim Federal matching funds for its program activities.
The cooperative agreements, program goals, funding distribution, and supported employment services described in this section represent the coordinated efforts of DSHS/DVR, its State collaborators, and its service delivery partners to ensure that all Washingtonians with disabilities can access the support services needed to obtain and maintain employment, maximize independence, and experience improved quality of life.”
Employment services include supported employment services, training, ongoing support, pre-vocational services, community access services and individualized technical assistance, among others.
This web page contains several Employment Best Practice Documents that reference Customized Employment, Discovery, job carving, job negotiation, and transition programs, among other resources.
“The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education. It promotes awareness and accessibility—in both the classroom and the workplace—to maximize the potential of individuals with disabilities and make our communities more vibrant, diverse, and inclusive.”
“Customized Employment is a unique approach to providing job development and job retention services through an individualized process that fits each person's particular needs. Services are provided by qualified staff who are ACRE Certified (The Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) through the Rehabilitation Services Commission. All Customized Employment Services are funded through the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (ORSC).”
“Parents, teachers, and mentors encourage teens with disabilities to participate in work-based learning experiences in this video presentation. It can be used as training for training these stakeholders so that they can more effectively promote work-based learning for young people with disabilities.”