1. C.D.S.S. & Access for All August 12, 2004 SIATech Michelle McNevin mcnevinmi@guajome.commcnevinmi@guajome.com Diane Fairchild fairchildd@guajome.comfairchildd@guajome.com

2. Disability-Related Changes in Job Corps 1999: Announcement of the “Disability Initiative & appointment of CDDs 2000: Revised “Admission Procedures”—All centers will serve students with disabilities— not just designated centers (PRH Change) 2002: Unless center physician determines that participation would be a “direct threat” to self or others…”reasonable accommodations” will be provided (PRH Change)

3. Disability-Related Changes in Job Corps 2002: TAG (Training Assistance Guide) 2003: Phoenix JC recognized at ALPHA for creating a “model Disability Program…” 2004: (PRH Change Notice 03-06) Includes revisions to include the “Disability Program” in all levels of center life, required staff trainings, and so much more… On-Going: http://www.jobcorpsdisability.com/

4. CDSS & Access for All Students OA (Outreach and Admissions)  Obtain information to begin the “Accommodation Process…”  “How do you learn best?”  Not: “Will you need any special accommodations?” Most students do not understand this question.  Forward information to CDD for consideration of a Job Corps Accommodation Plan

5. CDSS & Access for All Students CPP (Career Preparation Period)  Learning Styles Inventories  How is the student smart? (Multiple Intelligences)  Align skills with choices  Provide feedback for possible Job Corps Accommodation Plan (Team Approach)  Forward all information to CDP staff

6. CDSS & Access for All Students CDP (Career Development Period)  Utilize “Learning Styles” information, TABE Diagnostics, and any other formal / informal information to design appropriate instruction  Utilize a variety of “Inclusive Teaching Strategies” to reach / teach ALL students  Revisit PCDP often to ensure a proper “match” of skills to trade and desired outcomes  Revisit JC Accommodation Plan to make adjustments if necessary (Team approach)

7. CDSS & Access for All Students CTP (Career Transition Period)  Review students’ strengths, skills, learning styles, special needs, and accomplishments to ensure proper placements  Work with outside agencies and resources for continued training support if needed (Dept. of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, grant programs…)  Teach self-advocacy: Realistic skills, strengths, weaknesses, “ways I learn best…”