Office of Vocational Rehabilitation & State Rehabilitation Council Presenters: Arlene Yamagata Elizabeth Ada Josephine Mesta

In today’s presentation . . . Brief overview of OVR, services to employers, interesting facts, and some food for thought SRC and their role in disability employment, and Success stories from Hyatt’s perspective

(Individuals with Disabilities What “OVR” is all about..... Competitive Employment: Earning wages at or above minimum wage with similar benefits provided to employees without disabilities. Integrated Employment: Workers with and without disabilities. Eligibility Criteria Types of Services (Individuals with Disabilities & Employers)

VR Services to Employers Consultations on “reasonable accommodations” Disability employment training: Disability awareness Sensitivity Americans with Disability Act (Title I of ADA) Manpower Services through OJT partnerships Assistive technology assessments and other considerations Information and referral to community programs

Interesting

Survey findings from the Job Accommodations Network Individuals determined unqualified for a job are not protected under the ADA. Workers with disabilities can be terminated, but only under 3 conditions. Survey findings from the Job Accommodations Network (https://askjan.org/)

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) Elizabeth Ada – SRC Chairperson SRC works to: Be the VOICE of people with disabilities Advocate for the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities Act as the advisory body appointed by the Governor to work with OVR to enhance the VR program as well evaluate the program’s effectiveness One of the Composition Requirements for SRC: Four representatives of business, industry, and labor Current Representatives Include: Jill Arenovski – Chamber of Commerce Victorino Cepeda – NMTI Ian Morrell – Gaming Commission Frances Torres – Workforce Investment Agency

Success Stories Josephine Mesta, HR Director

Chamber Ex. Director & SRC member Thank You! Please email any questions to: Jill Arenovski, Chamber Ex. Director & SRC member