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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 16:32:21+00:00

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The Independent Reviewer issues this annual report on Oregon’s progress in implementing the Settlement Agreement in Lane v. Brown. The Settlement Agreement went into effect on January 27, 2016. If the State substantially complies with its obligations, the Settlement Agreement will end no later than July 1, 2022.
This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2018 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018).
This Collaborative Agreement is to be implemented statewide, with a target population of all working age individuals with I/DD who are eligible for both VR and ODDS services.
Powerpoint on "Why Employment First in Oregon" from August 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) regarding employment policy questions for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) on topics including: Home and Community Based Services, Employment Path Facility, 20 Hour Policy, Job Coaching, Rates and more.
Employment Path Facility service settings must be HCBS-compliant by Sept. 1, 2018. This is a service that must be used in combination with Employment Path Community or another community service. It is not a stand-alone service. The goal of Employment Path services is for a person to develop employment skills that may be used in an integrated job. These are time-limited services as outlined in the person’s Individual Support Plan.
Questions from June 8, 2018 Stakeholder Call regarding benefits counseling for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and Work Incentives Network.
The Department of Human Services, Work Incentive Network (WIN), ID/DD SERVICES PROVIDER, and TRAINEE enter this cooperative agreement to promote the TRAINEE’s successful completion of the WIN Certification Program.
The outcome of Employment Path Community is to build employment skills and should be related to a goal of achieving or exploring competitive, integrated employment.
community. Here is what they say about their jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions from VR/ODDS stakeholder/staff call on recent policies including 20 Hour Policy, Employment Path services, Self Employment and Job Development Training.
services through DHS’ Office of Developmental Disabilities Services.
Oregon employers are increasingly aware of the positive contribution people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can make to their businesses, and to their bottom line.
This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2017 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2017 (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017).
The Independent Reviewer issues this first annual report on Oregon’s progress in implementing the Settlement Agreement in Lane v. Brown. The Settlement Agreement went into effect on January 27, 2016. If the State substantially complies with its obligations, the Settlement Agreement will end no later than July 1, 2022.
This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2016 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016).
In addition to closely monitoring progress against these established program outcomes, this plan describes a variety of additional quality assurance activities and quality improvement initiatives that have been identified specific to the Employment First Initiative.
The purpose of this report is to present an update on implementation of the quality assurance and quality improvement strategies identified in the Employment First Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement Plan (QA Plan) first issued in July 2014.
This document is an addendum to a F.A.Q. originally issued on May 6, 2016. These are questions during a stakeholder call held June 21, 2016.
The Department of Human Services will issue guidance to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) staff, Community Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs), and brokerages that the recommended standard for planning and implementing supported employment services will be the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, recognizing that based on individual choice, preferences and circumstances, some people may choose to work at that level while others may not.
One of the requirements is that the Department of Human Services will issue guidance to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) staff, Community Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs), and brokerages that the recommended standard for planning and implementing supported employment services will be the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, recognizing that based on individual choice, preferences and circumstances, some people may choose to work at that level while others may not.
SSDI or Title II Benefits: SGA is a system that the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to determine if an individual has or continues to have a disability.
earn at least $33,221 per year and still stay connected to SSI and Medicaid (OHP).
Phase 1 of the “I Work We Succeed” campaign (2013-15) addressed the broad benefits of working in the community and perceived obstacles and barriers to employment. Phase 2 of the campaign will specifically target parents/families/guardian and employers.
The focus of the Seamless Transition Pilot is to implement a seamless transition model from school to integrated work for transition aged (16-21 years) individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Seamless transition means, through braided resources and the right sequencing of services involving education, Vocational Rehabilitation, developmental disability services and an employment service provider, a student with significant disabilities will transition seamlessly from school services directly into a paid job in the community.
This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is to impact and be implemented statewide, with a target population of all working age individuals with Developmental Disabilities eligible for both VR and ODDS services.
A federal court accepted a settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The state has reached agreement on a settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Questions and Answers from Informational Call and Webinar on Project SEARCH Request For Applications.
Usted ha recibido esta carta porque es posible que, en algún momento de los últimos tres años, usted haya trabajado en un taller protegido.
Adjuntamos un aviso sobre una propuesta de conciliación por un juicio.
You may have heard by now of the proposed settlement agreement in the class action case Lane v. Brown. As part of the settlement process the state is sending notices of the settlement to individual class members and to service providers, CDDPs, brokerages, and school districts.
Questions and Answers for SCs/PAs on Lane vs. Brown Proposed Settlement: this document is intended to answer questions around the proposed settlement of Lane vs. Brown.
The state of Oregon recognizes that October 2015 is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The state has reached agreement on a proposed settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This case was a first of its kind in the country. The case was settled after the parties reached agreement on a number of issues. This agreement also avoids a lengthy trial set to begin in December 2015.
Additional Documents that Are Part of Oregon’s Overall Plan for Providing Integrated Services. As contemplated by Executive Orders 13-04 and 15-01 and the Integrated Employment Plan, Oregon has adopted additional rules, policies, and planning documents.
Attachment Number 5 to the Integrated Employment Plan includes outcome measures and metric supplemental information.
The revised Employment First Integrated Employment Plan is planned to implement the Governor's Executive Order 15-01 and more broadly the Employment First policy.
In advance of the Employment First data report, which will be published the end of July 2015, we thought we would share some preliminary data around results from the office of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR).
This Frequently Asked Questions document addresses "Entry to Sheltered Workshops, Policy Changes for July 1, 2015" is intended for providers, county developmental disability programs and brokerages.
Work Succeed Campaign Webinar presentation PDF.
This second F.A.Q. document features additional questions received during recent stakeholder phone calls.
As of July 1, 2015, only those who are already receiving a service in a sheltered workshop may continue. If you are not working in a sheltered workshop at that time, many other employment options are available.
The Employment First Outreach and Awareness Plan will include efforts, whenever possible, of our partners and stakeholders. The overall vision for this plan is to address the benefits of working in the community and to communicate broadly and address perceived obstacles and barriers to employment.
The Employment First Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance Strategic Plan outlines strategies that will help Oregon improve and expand capacity and delivery of employment services.
Executive Order 13-04 was issued in April 2013.
Helps clarify and facilitate the service interactions between Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) and the Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) for adults with IDD.
This is a list of all the regional ad placements throughout the state of Oregon for Phase 2 of the I Work We Succeed Campaign, promoting community jobs for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
In 2015, DHS launched the Transformation Project with 25 providers of employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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