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Vermont
~~“The Agency of Education (AOE) makes sure that federal and Vermont state regulations are followed so that students with disabilities can have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).”
South Carolina
~~This page has a collection of material to help with Secondary Transition
~~“…prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive .employment. More about VR services can be found by accessing the web-link”
~~“The Client Assistance Program is also available to applicants or consumers of SCVRD. CAP is a federally funded program administered by Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Inc. (P&A), a statewide non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
...
~~“Data and Technology (D&T) is responsible for collecting and managing all programmatic data required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as other federal and state laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services for...
“WHEREAS, numerous state and federal public assistance programs currently provide support to individuals seeking education and employment, including Unemployment Insurance (“UI”), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Medicaid benefits for qualified...
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LEAD Webinar: Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply!
December 22, 2020 | story
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway. Employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable credential. For job ...
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
On the Horizon
April 01, 2020 | story
Webinar: Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Webinar: How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges – Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Webinar: Equal Opportunity Webinar I ...
LEAD Center Financial Capability Online Training Continues to Impact the Field
March 20, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center’s Financial Capability Training series is part of a strategic effort by VA DARS to equip current staff, including Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA's) and other DARS staff and vendors, with the education and resources ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Part 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
August 07, 2017 | event
Join Social Security's Ticket to Work program on August 23, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for their next free WISE webinar! In part 1 of a 2-part series, the Ticket to Work program will talk about Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income ...
Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Location Criteria of the Definition of “Competitive Integrated Employment”
January 19, 2017 | resource
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document addresses the criteria for an integrated employment location within the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended ...
Model Cooperative Agreements Between VR Agency and Medicaid, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Agencies
October 25, 2016 | resource
Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency include in its State Plan an assurance that it has entered into a formal ...
Summary Description of FINAL RULE Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation), as amended by Title IV OF WIOA
August 19, 2016 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary description of the Department of Education’s Final Rule implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and ...
FAQs – Pre-Employment Transition Services
April 01, 2016 | resource
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the fiscal requirements for pre-employment transition services. These requirements are under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and are ...
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
March 15, 2016 | resource
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective ...
Kansas: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Returns $15 Million to Federal Government
December 02, 2015 | story
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), a state agency charged with helping people with disabilities find employment, has returned over $15 million dollars in unspent funds to the Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services ...
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Releases Interim Report
October 29, 2015 | story
On September 15, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ACICIEID) released its Interim Report to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and ...
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015 | story
On September 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with Oregon that provides 1,115 adults with disabilities who currently work in sheltered workshops with support to achieve competitive integrated ...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 20, 2015 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). More specifically, this brief expounds on the implementation of new guidelines as ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
WIOA Implementation Partnerships: The Important Role of Centers for Independent Living
December 31, 1969 | webinar
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides new opportunities for American Job Centers (AJCs) to partner with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) leading to improved employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. To support these ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
Career Pathways: Introducing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Concepts for Youth with Disabilities
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This training/Community of Practice meeting will recap the vision of WIOA for following a career pathway model for service delivery and explore Alaska’s innovation of including entrepreneurship and small business concepts into their service structure for ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, providing training, technical assistance, and resource dissemination to support and enhance the ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to these ...
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to ...
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Vermont
~~“The Agency of Education (AOE) makes sure that federal and Vermont state regulations are followed so that students with disabilities can have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).”
South Carolina
~~This page has a collection of material to help with Secondary Transition
~~“…prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive .employment. More about VR services can be found by accessing the web-link”
~~“The Client Assistance Program is also available to applicants or consumers of SCVRD. CAP is a federally funded program administered by Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Inc. (P&A), a statewide non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
...
~~“Data and Technology (D&T) is responsible for collecting and managing all programmatic data required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as other federal and state laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services for...
“WHEREAS, numerous state and federal public assistance programs currently provide support to individuals seeking education and employment, including Unemployment Insurance (“UI”), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Medicaid benefits for qualified...
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LEAD Webinar: Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply!
December 22, 2020 | story
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway. Employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable credential. For job ...
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
On the Horizon
April 01, 2020 | story
Webinar: Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Webinar: How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges – Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Webinar: Equal Opportunity Webinar I ...
LEAD Center Financial Capability Online Training Continues to Impact the Field
March 20, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center’s Financial Capability Training series is part of a strategic effort by VA DARS to equip current staff, including Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA's) and other DARS staff and vendors, with the education and resources ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Part 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
August 07, 2017 | event
Join Social Security's Ticket to Work program on August 23, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for their next free WISE webinar! In part 1 of a 2-part series, the Ticket to Work program will talk about Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income ...
Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Location Criteria of the Definition of “Competitive Integrated Employment”
January 19, 2017 | resource
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document addresses the criteria for an integrated employment location within the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended ...
Model Cooperative Agreements Between VR Agency and Medicaid, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Agencies
October 25, 2016 | resource
Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency include in its State Plan an assurance that it has entered into a formal ...
Summary Description of FINAL RULE Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation), as amended by Title IV OF WIOA
August 19, 2016 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary description of the Department of Education’s Final Rule implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and ...
FAQs – Pre-Employment Transition Services
April 01, 2016 | resource
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the fiscal requirements for pre-employment transition services. These requirements are under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and are ...
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
March 15, 2016 | resource
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective ...
Kansas: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Returns $15 Million to Federal Government
December 02, 2015 | story
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), a state agency charged with helping people with disabilities find employment, has returned over $15 million dollars in unspent funds to the Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services ...
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Releases Interim Report
October 29, 2015 | story
On September 15, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ACICIEID) released its Interim Report to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and ...
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015 | story
On September 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with Oregon that provides 1,115 adults with disabilities who currently work in sheltered workshops with support to achieve competitive integrated ...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 20, 2015 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). More specifically, this brief expounds on the implementation of new guidelines as ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
WIOA Implementation Partnerships: The Important Role of Centers for Independent Living
December 31, 1969 | webinar
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides new opportunities for American Job Centers (AJCs) to partner with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) leading to improved employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. To support these ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
Career Pathways: Introducing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Concepts for Youth with Disabilities
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This training/Community of Practice meeting will recap the vision of WIOA for following a career pathway model for service delivery and explore Alaska’s innovation of including entrepreneurship and small business concepts into their service structure for ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, providing training, technical assistance, and resource dissemination to support and enhance the ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to these ...
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to ...
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Vermont
~~“The Agency of Education (AOE) makes sure that federal and Vermont state regulations are followed so that students with disabilities can have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).”
South Carolina
~~This page has a collection of material to help with Secondary Transition
~~“…prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive .employment. More about VR services can be found by accessing the web-link”
~~“The Client Assistance Program is also available to applicants or consumers of SCVRD. CAP is a federally funded program administered by Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Inc. (P&A), a statewide non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
...
~~“Data and Technology (D&T) is responsible for collecting and managing all programmatic data required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as other federal and state laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services for...
“WHEREAS, numerous state and federal public assistance programs currently provide support to individuals seeking education and employment, including Unemployment Insurance (“UI”), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Medicaid benefits for qualified...
Related LEAD Center Results
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LEAD Webinar: Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply!
December 22, 2020 | story
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway. Employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable credential. For job ...
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
On the Horizon
April 01, 2020 | story
Webinar: Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Webinar: How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges – Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Webinar: Equal Opportunity Webinar I ...
LEAD Center Financial Capability Online Training Continues to Impact the Field
March 20, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center’s Financial Capability Training series is part of a strategic effort by VA DARS to equip current staff, including Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA's) and other DARS staff and vendors, with the education and resources ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Part 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
August 07, 2017 | event
Join Social Security's Ticket to Work program on August 23, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for their next free WISE webinar! In part 1 of a 2-part series, the Ticket to Work program will talk about Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income ...
Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Location Criteria of the Definition of “Competitive Integrated Employment”
January 19, 2017 | resource
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document addresses the criteria for an integrated employment location within the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended ...
Model Cooperative Agreements Between VR Agency and Medicaid, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Agencies
October 25, 2016 | resource
Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency include in its State Plan an assurance that it has entered into a formal ...
Summary Description of FINAL RULE Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation), as amended by Title IV OF WIOA
August 19, 2016 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary description of the Department of Education’s Final Rule implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and ...
FAQs – Pre-Employment Transition Services
April 01, 2016 | resource
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the fiscal requirements for pre-employment transition services. These requirements are under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and are ...
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
March 15, 2016 | resource
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective ...
Kansas: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Returns $15 Million to Federal Government
December 02, 2015 | story
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), a state agency charged with helping people with disabilities find employment, has returned over $15 million dollars in unspent funds to the Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services ...
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Releases Interim Report
October 29, 2015 | story
On September 15, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ACICIEID) released its Interim Report to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and ...
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015 | story
On September 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with Oregon that provides 1,115 adults with disabilities who currently work in sheltered workshops with support to achieve competitive integrated ...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 20, 2015 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). More specifically, this brief expounds on the implementation of new guidelines as ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
WIOA Implementation Partnerships: The Important Role of Centers for Independent Living
December 31, 1969 | webinar
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides new opportunities for American Job Centers (AJCs) to partner with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) leading to improved employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. To support these ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
Career Pathways: Introducing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Concepts for Youth with Disabilities
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This training/Community of Practice meeting will recap the vision of WIOA for following a career pathway model for service delivery and explore Alaska’s innovation of including entrepreneurship and small business concepts into their service structure for ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, providing training, technical assistance, and resource dissemination to support and enhance the ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to these ...
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to ...
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~~“The Agency of Education (AOE) makes sure that federal and Vermont state regulations are followed so that students with disabilities can have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).”
South Carolina
~~This page has a collection of material to help with Secondary Transition
~~“…prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive .employment. More about VR services can be found by accessing the web-link”
~~“The Client Assistance Program is also available to applicants or consumers of SCVRD. CAP is a federally funded program administered by Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Inc. (P&A), a statewide non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
...
~~“Data and Technology (D&T) is responsible for collecting and managing all programmatic data required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as other federal and state laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services for...
“WHEREAS, numerous state and federal public assistance programs currently provide support to individuals seeking education and employment, including Unemployment Insurance (“UI”), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Medicaid benefits for qualified...
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LEAD Webinar: Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply!
December 22, 2020 | story
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway. Employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable credential. For job ...
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
On the Horizon
April 01, 2020 | story
Webinar: Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Webinar: How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges – Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Webinar: Equal Opportunity Webinar I ...
LEAD Center Financial Capability Online Training Continues to Impact the Field
March 20, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center’s Financial Capability Training series is part of a strategic effort by VA DARS to equip current staff, including Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA's) and other DARS staff and vendors, with the education and resources ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Part 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
August 07, 2017 | event
Join Social Security's Ticket to Work program on August 23, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for their next free WISE webinar! In part 1 of a 2-part series, the Ticket to Work program will talk about Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income ...
Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Location Criteria of the Definition of “Competitive Integrated Employment”
January 19, 2017 | resource
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document addresses the criteria for an integrated employment location within the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended ...
Model Cooperative Agreements Between VR Agency and Medicaid, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Agencies
October 25, 2016 | resource
Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency include in its State Plan an assurance that it has entered into a formal ...
Summary Description of FINAL RULE Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation), as amended by Title IV OF WIOA
August 19, 2016 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary description of the Department of Education’s Final Rule implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and ...
FAQs – Pre-Employment Transition Services
April 01, 2016 | resource
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the fiscal requirements for pre-employment transition services. These requirements are under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and are ...
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
March 15, 2016 | resource
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective ...
Kansas: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Returns $15 Million to Federal Government
December 02, 2015 | story
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), a state agency charged with helping people with disabilities find employment, has returned over $15 million dollars in unspent funds to the Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services ...
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Releases Interim Report
October 29, 2015 | story
On September 15, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ACICIEID) released its Interim Report to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and ...
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015 | story
On September 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with Oregon that provides 1,115 adults with disabilities who currently work in sheltered workshops with support to achieve competitive integrated ...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 20, 2015 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). More specifically, this brief expounds on the implementation of new guidelines as ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
WIOA Implementation Partnerships: The Important Role of Centers for Independent Living
December 31, 1969 | webinar
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides new opportunities for American Job Centers (AJCs) to partner with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) leading to improved employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. To support these ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
Career Pathways: Introducing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Concepts for Youth with Disabilities
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This training/Community of Practice meeting will recap the vision of WIOA for following a career pathway model for service delivery and explore Alaska’s innovation of including entrepreneurship and small business concepts into their service structure for ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, providing training, technical assistance, and resource dissemination to support and enhance the ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to these ...
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to ...
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Vermont
~~“The Agency of Education (AOE) makes sure that federal and Vermont state regulations are followed so that students with disabilities can have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).”
South Carolina
~~This page has a collection of material to help with Secondary Transition
~~“…prepares and assists eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive .employment. More about VR services can be found by accessing the web-link”
~~“The Client Assistance Program is also available to applicants or consumers of SCVRD. CAP is a federally funded program administered by Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities Inc. (P&A), a statewide non-profit that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities.
...
~~“Data and Technology (D&T) is responsible for collecting and managing all programmatic data required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as other federal and state laws and regulations relating to the provision of special education and related services for...
“WHEREAS, numerous state and federal public assistance programs currently provide support to individuals seeking education and employment, including Unemployment Insurance (“UI”), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Medicaid benefits for qualified...
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LEAD Webinar: Registered Apprenticeship: Job Seekers with Disabilities Please Apply!
December 22, 2020 | story
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway. Employers develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable credential. For job ...
The Top 10 Reasons for Visiting the DRIVE Website
June 29, 2020 | story
WIOA Disability-Related Reporting: DRIVE is the only website where you can retrieve WIOA Reporting data related to people with disabilities in your state, county, or Employment & Training Administration (ETA) region. National Disability & ...
On the Horizon
April 01, 2020 | story
Webinar: Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Webinar: How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges – Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Webinar: Equal Opportunity Webinar I ...
LEAD Center Financial Capability Online Training Continues to Impact the Field
March 20, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center’s Financial Capability Training series is part of a strategic effort by VA DARS to equip current staff, including Work Incentives Specialist Advocates (WISA's) and other DARS staff and vendors, with the education and resources ...
Guided Group Discovery – Veterans and Youth Editions
March 17, 2020 | story
The LEAD Center created two new versions of Guided Group Discovery materials–one for veterans and the other for youth. Both include a Facilitator Guide; the youth version has an added supplemental slide deck. These materials complement LEAD Center’s ...
Webinar: Get Empowered — Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
October 22, 2018 | event
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are presenting a webinar in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is titled "Get Empowered — Make ...
LEAD Center’s Statewide Youth Employment Project in Oregon Highlighted at Federal Briefing
September 26, 2018 | story
On August 8 and 9, 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) hosted Employment First Federal Briefings on School-to-Work Transition, Provider Transformation, Interagency Coordination, and Mental Health practices that have been shown to promote ...
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
September 17, 2018 | resource
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs. Explore this site to learn about the FDIC’s resources that support financial education ...
The ADA, Section 504 & Postsecondary Education
June 25, 2018 | resource
This transition handout answers frequently asked questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and postsecondary programs including questions related to admissions, architectural accessibility, dorm rooms, accommodations, disability documentation ...
CareerOneStop Youth Program Finder
June 25, 2018 | resource
The Youth Program Finder was created in response to requests for help locating services for people age 16 to 24. The Finder was designed to be used by young people on their own, or by adult intermediaries. Any young adults seeking career or employment ...
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 03, 2018 | news
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National Financial ...
Adding Self-Guided Discovery to Your Toolkit: An Additional Resource to Promote Employment Outcomes for People with Barriers to Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center and the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) were excited to release the Self-Guided Discovery Facilitator’s Guide: Helping People Discover Their Own Path to Employment as part of their March 28, 2018 webinar on this topic. For many ...
LEAD Center Releases Policy Briefs on Guided Group Discovery and ABLE Accounts and Employment
March 28, 2018 | story
LEAD Center recently published two policy briefs: Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts and Customized Employment and Guided Group Discovery. The purpose of the Improving Employment Outcomes with ABLE Accounts policy brief is to help people with ...
Guided Group Discovery Youth Pilot Kicks Off in Oregon
March 28, 2018 | story
On February 28, 2018, Oregon’s statewide Guided Group Discovery (GGD) Youth Pilot kicked off with a full-day Train-the-Trainer for 31 Transition Network Facilitators, Youth Transition Program staff, and teachers from across the state. Participants were ...
Important New Resources
March 28, 2018 | story
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field http://leadcenter.org/resources/tool-manual/customized-employment-stories-and-lessons-field Disability Benefits Counseling Services: Free Resources for Social Security Administration Disability ...
Financial Education Quick Reference Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released quick reference guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 28, 2018 | resource
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs. Hands on Banking is a free, fun, non-commercial financial ...
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Part 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
August 07, 2017 | event
Join Social Security's Ticket to Work program on August 23, 3-4:30 p.m. ET, for their next free WISE webinar! In part 1 of a 2-part series, the Ticket to Work program will talk about Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income ...
Frequently Asked Questions: Integrated Location Criteria of the Definition of “Competitive Integrated Employment”
January 19, 2017 | resource
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document addresses the criteria for an integrated employment location within the definition of “competitive integrated employment” in section 7(5)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended ...
Model Cooperative Agreements Between VR Agency and Medicaid, Mental Health, and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Agencies
October 25, 2016 | resource
Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency include in its State Plan an assurance that it has entered into a formal ...
Summary Description of FINAL RULE Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation), as amended by Title IV OF WIOA
August 19, 2016 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary description of the Department of Education’s Final Rule implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and ...
FAQs – Pre-Employment Transition Services
April 01, 2016 | resource
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to clarify the fiscal requirements for pre-employment transition services. These requirements are under the Vocational Rehabilitation Program and are ...
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
March 15, 2016 | resource
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective ...
Kansas: Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Returns $15 Million to Federal Government
December 02, 2015 | story
The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF), a state agency charged with helping people with disabilities find employment, has returned over $15 million dollars in unspent funds to the Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services ...
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive, Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Releases Interim Report
October 29, 2015 | story
On September 15, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities (ACICIEID) released its Interim Report to Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and ...
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015 | story
On September 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a proposed settlement agreement with Oregon that provides 1,115 adults with disabilities who currently work in sheltered workshops with support to achieve competitive integrated ...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
April 20, 2015 | resource
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). More specifically, this brief expounds on the implementation of new guidelines as ...
Working for Adults: State Policies and Community College Practices to Better Serve Adult Learners at Community Colleges During the Great Recession and Beyond
June 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D. and Maria Heidkamp June 2013 Community colleges, with their open access and focus on workforce preparation, are often highlighted as well suited to provide the education and training needed by adult ...
Community College Practices that Serve Older Dislocated Workers
April 01, 2013 | resource
The NTAR Leadership Center Michelle Van Noy, Ph.D., Maria Heidkamp and Emily Manz April 2013 This brief examines strategies being used at five community colleges serving high numbers of dislocated workers and how the outlined practices meet the needs of ...
WIOA Implementation Partnerships: The Important Role of Centers for Independent Living
December 31, 1969 | webinar
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides new opportunities for American Job Centers (AJCs) to partner with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) leading to improved employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities. To support these ...
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by CAST Operated by CAST, the AEM Center builds the capacity of state education agencies to coordinate with workforce development agencies, higher ed institutions, and early learning programs to develop and sustain statewide systems for the ...
Career Pathways: Introducing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Concepts for Youth with Disabilities
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This training/Community of Practice meeting will recap the vision of WIOA for following a career pathway model for service delivery and explore Alaska’s innovation of including entrepreneurship and small business concepts into their service structure for ...
National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center
December 31, 1969 | partner
The mission of the RAISE project is to enhance the effectiveness and increase the capacity of the Parent Centers to work with youth and young adults with disabilities and their families to access and benefit from transitions services and supports ...
Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC)
December 31, 1969 | partner
Operated by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey The Northeast and Caribbean MHTTC serves New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, providing training, technical assistance, and resource dissemination to support and enhance the ...
Strategic Partnerships to Create Inclusive Career Pathways
December 31, 1969 | webinar
This webinar will explore strategic partnerships that can lead to improved employment and career outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities. For example, how can you promote collaboration among workforce development professionals, school and ...
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to these ...
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
December 31, 1969 | webinar
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them. State responses to ...