SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three Develop infrastructure to sustain ongoing diverse community participation to market the value and expectation of employment of person with developmental disabilities and support four students to transition from school to successfully matched SCI work environment. ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Transition Coordinator to meet Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa County Schools Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co SchoolsOctober 2008 and ongoing as needed Melinda will share proven collaborative strategies of partnering with community stakeholders. Four Students will be identified to receive Discovery and PCP strategies to support their employment outcome Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Annette Zeeb, APD SE Liaison Tom Turner, DVR Liaison to APD January 2009Each Students IEP will be reviewed for employment goal statement and meet all current policy and procedure guidelines for APD eligibility for services Provide resource information and education to ESE students in High Schools Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Melanie Johnson, Santa Rosa ARC Lisa Bloodworth, Lakeview Center Julie Petrushak, Horizons Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools April 2009Each team responsible person will collaborate with the transition coordinator of the respective county school district to facilitate the dates, locations among school personnel/event. Presentations will be generic to array of options and resources specific the employment expectations Identify SE Consultant to receive TA to provide the supports to each student. Annette Zeeb, APD Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD January 2009As students identify their interest and preferences, Annette/Tom will process necessary documents, authorizations, and notify Provider and Brenda prior to SE Provider contact with student Get wait list specific to the Agency for Persons With Disabilities in the four counties between the ages of 18 – 22 years. Annette Zeeb, APDOctober 2008Annette has access to the data and will collaborate with the school transition liaisons to match students

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Community partnerships of existing resources to strengthen current collaborative efforts Lisa Bloodworth, Lakeview CenterOctober 2008Through the WIPPA project contractor the assigned CWIC will coordinate planning for a consistent scheduled access events for service users (location may vary) Students and businesses will be recruited for OJT experiences during the Spring school activity (March – April) Melinda Poe, ESE EscambiaMay 2009Melinda will immediately began to market belief of employment expectations to students, family members, school personnel, and community business partnerships Existing BLN will be approached to share active employment needs Annette Zeeb, APDMarch 2009Liaison to BLN will request standing agenda item to gather information concerning active employment needs and report of successful hires. Existing Disability Summit Council will be approached to share successful hires and employment leads Annette Zeeb, APDMarch 2009Annette will request a standing agenda item for members to report out successful hires and unused employment leads Develop mentor relationships through BLN an existing business community resource Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College Annette Zeeb, APS March 2009Betsy and Annette to provide a strategic plan to establish mentor relationships through the BLN for implementation November 2008

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Family Care Council facilitate awareness of expected employment outcomes Lynn Carper, FCCMarch 2009Lynn to request standing agenda item at each FCC meeting. Disseminate materials in support of employment options Family Care Council facilitate forums accessible for counties outside Escambia County Lynn Carper, FCCMarch 2009Lynn to partner with others throughout the communities to support holding meetings, recruiting member participation, and transportation support for family members attendance Explore additional options for resource development to support employment first values Annette Zeeb, APDOngoingBrenda and Annette to coordinate TA and supports Providers to explore options to generate revenue for employment options Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Melanie Johnson, ARC Santa Rosa Lisa Bloodworth, Lakeview Center Julie Petrushak, Horizons OngoingBrenda provided information and resources for Ticket to Work Employment Network, and briefly discussed options for work incentives Family Care Council connect with school districts Parent Liaisons Lynn Carper, FCC Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC November 2008Lynn and Kim to partner to facilitate connections, share meeting times, locations and coordinate transportation

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Utilize existing resource of the school to work quarterly transition meeting to report employment outcomes Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD May 2009Melinda and Tom to request standing agenda item at each meeting to be prepared to report on SCI employment outcomes for the quarter Enhance coordination efforts with existing community resources Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD Annette Zeeb, APD April 2009Nurture partnerships with others throughout the communities to support holding meetings, cross reference lists, update employment status (needs and challenges, etc) Quarterly 10/08. 1/09, 04/08 Recruit former students who are employed to return to schools to share experience Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Melanie Johnson, ARC Santa Rosa Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD April 2009Employees will be recruited to present at schools, classes, and Spring OJT program. Develop scripts and rehearse for presentations Market Supported Employment Training participation to school personnel Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Melanie Johnson, ARC Santa Rosa Lisa Bloodworth, Lakeview Center Julie Petrushak, Horizons Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College April 2009Contact to be made with OJT Coord., Parent Liaisons, work exp teachers, job coaches, etc to attend SE Training events Identify individuals who are currently interested in an employment outcome Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD Annette Zeeb, APD November 2008 ongoing Strategy to prevent individuals not being supported – monthly meeting reporting

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Provide training in supported employment, job development, and Social Security Benefits and work incentives Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC Annette Zeeb, APD Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College May 2009Create and expectation at a minimum of quarterly opportunities to strengthen the community education infrastructure Strengthen existing community collaborative efforts of the BLN Annette Zeeb, APD Kim Lonas, Walton County ARC April 2009Encourage the BLN to partner and network with other BLN’s which are progressive and successfully supporting employment outcomes Enhance communication among all community stakeholders beyond the Pilot Site Team members to improve service delivery Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APDApril 2009Tom contact each team member to improve service coordination with school transition program Combine efforts among existing initiatives and community groups Melanie Johnson, ARC Santa RosaApril 2009Cross communication among groups to capitalize on efforts and together be a stronger voice, impact to community, OJT Coord, Teachers, and Job Coaches meet Approach the SITE ProgramMelanie Johnson, ARC Santa Rosa Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD Annette Zeeb, APD April 2009Monthly interactions and schedule appointments with participants to provide information on community resources and expectation of employment options

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Existing collaborative efforts enhance effectiveness Annette Zeeb, APDMay 2009BLN, Summit, and other employment committee share each others mission to determine partnership efforts and work together to strengthen to community infrastructure Provide training specifically to service users and family members Lynn Carper, FCC Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College April 2009Training specifically for job seeker, potential job seekers, employees with developmental disabilities and their natural support network to dispel uncertainties by being provided accurate information and responding to concerns and question Educate community on resources ALL SCIETT TEAM MEMBERSMarch 2009Coordinate an agency fair to provide information on services, purpose, and etc. Develop a strategic plan to maintain training Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College Annette Zeeb, APD March 2009Support the community infrastructure for sustainability

SCIETT Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Action Plan 09/09/08: Pensacola Year Three ACTIONRESPONSIBLETIMELINECOMMENTS Develop a community marketing plan Annette Zeeb, APD Betsy Were, Pensacola Junior College Tom Turner, VR Liaison to APD Lynn Carper, FCC Melanie Johnson, Santa Rosa ARC Melinda Poe, ESE Escambia Co Schools May 2009Open doors to employers for persons with developmental disabilities seeking employment options Nominate a SCIETT team member as a replacement on APSE Board Annette Zeeb, APDApril 2009Build relationship with State and National stakeholders to bring current information and resources to local community and provide a venue to raise attention of local concerns and issues Schedule quarterly SCIETT conference call Annette Zeeb, APDApril 2009Enhance overall communication, sustain motivation, and collaborate on action plan implementation. SCIETT Team members actively participate in existing community collaborative such as the Disability Summit and BLN Annette Zeeb, APDApril 2009Strengthen community infrastructure for sustainability of the shared belief that persons with developmental disabilities have options for SCI employment outcomes.