0 EVERYBODY WORKS Employing Oklahoma’s Workforce of Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Oklahoma Transition Institute November 5, 2013 State Employment Leadership Network Logo
1 Great to be here - let’s dig in! State Employment Leadership Network Logo
Map of the USA with states highlighted that are members of SELN as of Oct. 2013
3 1. Leadership 2. Strategic Goals and Operating Policies 3. Financing and Contracting Methods 4. Training and Technical Assistance (TA) 5. Interagency Collaboration and Partnership 6. Services and Service Innovation 7. Performance Measurement and Data Management Key Elements in our High-Performing Framework: State Employment Leadership Network Logo
Employment and Day Supports Nation ICI National Survey of State IDD Agency Day and Employment Services 2011 State Employment Leadership Network Logo
State success in integrated employment services varies widely ICI National Survey of State IDD Agency Day and Employment Services 2011
6 The thinking inside the constructs is changing and that will lead to the changing of the constructs. Entering the Shift Age by David Houle State Employment Leadership Network Logo
7 When do most of us start working? State Employment Leadership Network Logo
8 Let’s focus on: years old years old American Community Survey (ACS) – what is it Employment stats nationally When do youth with ID/DD Start working? State Employment Leadership Network Logo
9 Youth receiving ID/DD State agency supports: National Core Indicators NCI – what is it? Contrast stats with ACS … But there is good news, too! State Employment Leadership Network Logo
10 What’s the point of good jobs for youth? State Employment Leadership Network Logo
11 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Purposeful Collaboration and a Shared Vision of Everyone Working. State Employment Leadership Network Logo
12 The stronger the evidence of collaboration and a real working relationship with the greater number of key community partners, the greater the likelihood of youth becoming employed at ages and for employers typical to their non-disabled peers. State Employment Leadership Network Logo
13 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Schools believe every student can and will work. School District commitment – district by district by district… State Employment Leadership Network Logo
14 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Partners Pool Re$ource$ State Employment Leadership Network Logo
15 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Knowledge is powerful. Effective Information and Education is essential. State Employment Leadership Network Logo
16 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Earning power! State Employment Leadership Network Logo
17 What is possible with intentional collaborative transition supports? Compare “typical” with one example in rural Washington State State Employment Leadership Network Logo
18 The Role of Developmental Disabilities Services Services for individuals with primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities (IQ 70 or below) Employment services are available when school is not in session State Employment Leadership Network Logo
19 Braiding services to achieve a quality outcome Opportunities for summer jobs Volunteer opportunities Work adjustment training DRS milestones DDS ongoing supports State Employment Leadership Network Logo
20 Success Stories Building resumes Collaborative effort Providing long-term supports Achieving creative outcomes State Employment Leadership Network Logo
21 Thank you! SELN Project Team, SELN Project Team, DDS Employment/Adult Day Services, State Employment Leadership Network Logo