Research Presentation to the Taskforce on

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Research Presentation to the Taskforce on Integrated Employment January 21, 2015 Executive Order 2014-2016 Mission The Taskforce mission is to develop and implement a sustainable system for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve competitive, integrated employment in the setting of their choice. Charge to the Taskforce The Taskforce is responsible for examining and evaluating current employment programs, resources, funding, available training, and employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities…and is also responsible for developing a three, five, and ten-year strategic plan (2015-2025) that will result in “creating a more integrated workforce and expanding competitive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.” Contents of the Research Report Overview of the current situation in Nevada regarding integrated employment practices and programs for individuals with IDD Models and best practices to support and promote education, employment opportunities and outcomes, and other habilitation services for individuals with IDD Policies and legislation needed to create a more diversified, inclusive, and integrated workforce Funding opportunities, potential partners, and collaborations to consider About the Research Research included review of over 50 national and state reports, briefs, papers and plans related to Integrated Employment. Some key resources… Office of Disability Employment Policy. Integrated Employment Toolkit. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center,2012). A Better Bottom Line: Employing people with disabilities. Blueprint for Governors. About the Research National organizations have developed a series of reports, recommendations and briefs related to Integrated Employment or Integrated Competitive Employment (ICE). The State Employment Leadership Network Accomplishments Report summarizes progress in seventeen member states in 2009-2010 in areas such as waiver service definitions, Employment First policies and strategies, funding and rate methodology changes, and sharing data across state agencies. About the Research Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) providing a starting point with the APSE Employment First Statement. The Institute for Community Inclusion, (Butterworth, J., Smith, F., Hall, A., Migliore, A., Winsor, J., & Domin, D.) has published annually, StateData: The national report on employment services and outcomes. State Activities to Implement Employment First as the Employment Strategy for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Jennings, Jr., E. T., & Zhiwei, Z.,2013). About the Research A number of states have developed Integrated Employment Plans. Nevada Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (2014). Changing Nevada's Employment Landscape-Increasing Integrated Employment Outcomes for Nevadans with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Position Statement on Integrated Employment. Harrington, S.-D., Sykes, S., & Wassmuth, C. (2012).