California Committee on Employment of People with

Disabilities

May 31, 2018

Full Committee Meeting Packet

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Table of ContentsMeeting Notice and Agenda......................................................................3March Meeting Minutes (Draft)..................................................................6Special Education Interactive Discussion Briefing Document............13State Coordination Policy Recommendation Briefing Document........15Accessible Version of Environmental Scan Maps................................17Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)...............................................................27Proposed Letter for Regional and Local Planning Guidance Directive...................................................................................................................32RFI Received - Narrative Outline.............................................................34RFI Received - Estimated Budget Narrative...........................................41

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California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD)

MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDAFull Committee Meeting - Teleconference

Thursday, May 31, 20189:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Department of Rehabilitation721 Capitol Mall, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

TELECONFERENCE INFORMATIONTeleconference: 800-779-7694Participant Passcode: 1099747

To access the California Relay Service (CRS), dial 711 to be connected and provide teleconference details to operator.

1. Welcome and Introductions 9:00 a.m.Rachel Stewart, Chair, CCEPD

2. Approval of March 1, 2018 CCEPD Meeting MinutesRachel Stewart, Chair, CCEPD

3. Interactive Discussion with Special Education Division DirectorKristin Wright, Special Education Division Director, California Department of Education

4. Identification of Policy Issues from Interactive DiscussionRachel Stewart, Chair, CCEPD

5. State Coordination Committee Policy Recommendations (Act and Discuss)Liz Pazdral, Co-Chair, State Coordination Committee, CCEPD

6. Employment and Training Committee Policy Recommendations (Act and Discuss)

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Todd Bland, Co-Chair, Employment and Training Committee, CCEPD

Lunch Noon – 1:00 p.m.

7. Discussion of Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) Request for Information Next StepsEric Glunt, Co-Chair, Youth Event Committee, CCEPD

8. YLF Update and Approval of Budget (Act and Discuss)Daniel Gounder, YLF Project Manager, CCEPD

9. Public Comment

10. Adjournment* 2 p.m.

<⃰ The order of business may be changed on the day of the noticed meeting.

* Please note that the meeting will adjourn upon completion of agenda.

MEETING MATERIALS: This meeting notice and agenda and other supplemental materials may also be accessed on the CCEPD webpage.

Remote In-Person Locations Options Available:

Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo5075 Hopyard Road, Suite 210

Pleasanton, CA 94588

PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comment is taken at the end of the meeting, and prior to any vote of the committee. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-in list. Prior to making your comments, please state your name for the record and identify any group or organization you represent. Depending on the number of individuals wishing to address the committee, public comment may be limited to three minutes per person.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require a disability-related accommodation, materials in alternate format or auxiliary aids/services,

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please contact Zak Ford at (916) 558-5429 or Zachariah.Ford@dor.ca.gov by May 25, 2018. Providing your accommodation request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation. Any requests received after this date will be given prompt consideration, but logistical constraints may not allow for their fulfillment. In consideration of attendees who are sensitive to environmental odors created by chemicals and perfumes, please restrict the use of fragrances at this meeting.

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California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD)

MEETING MINUTES (DRAFT)Full Committee Meeting - Teleconference

Thursday, March 1, 20189:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Department of Rehabilitation721 Capitol Mall, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

CCEPD Members (In-Person): Todd Bland, Michael Clay, Eric Glunt, Dennis Petrie, Liz Pazdral, Rachel Stewart, and Irene Walela

CCEPD Members (Phone): Robert Fried

CCEPD Members Not Present: John Ervin III, Angel Garcia, Alex Montoya, Joseph Williams, and Anita Wright

CCEPD Staff: Maria Aliferis-Gjerde, Daniel Gounder, Zak Ford, and Karl Ortega

Members of the Public (In-Person): Danny Marquez and LaJuana Thompson

Members of the Public (Phone): Drew Aversa and Joel Isaac

1. Welcome and IntroductionsChair Stewart called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. and quorum was established.

2. Introduction of New CCEPD MemberMember Joel Isaac provided the committee with an overview of his background and experience.

Stewart announced Member Maria Nicolacoudis has resigned.

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Stewart announced the passing of Teresa Favuzzi, Executive Director at the California Foundation of Independent Living Centers, and shared memories. Other members shared memories of Favuzzi.

3. Approval of November 1, 2017 CCEPD Meeting MinutesMotion: It was moved/seconded (Glunt/Walela) to approve the meeting minutes with the modifications to reflect Member Petrie was not in attendance and Ruben Rivera attended for Member Bland, but did not sit in for him. Motion was approved by a 5-0-4 vote. (Yes – Fried, Glunt, Pazdral, Stewart and Walela; No – None; Abstain – Bland, Clay, Petrie and Villados).

4. Panel Discussion with Workforce Leaders (Moved to after committee meetings)

Chair Stewart introduced the four panelists: Brandon Anderson, Program Manager, California Workforce

Association Dennis Petrie, Deputy Director, Employment Development

Department Tim Rainey, Executive Director, California Workforce Development

Board Joe Xavier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation

The CCEPD provide a series of questions to the panelists that provided updates to implementation efforts of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Discussions included: More work is needed to align the 45 workforce boards regionally.

Programs need to be aligned and participants need to access programs more seamlessly and move up through the system.

Understanding that a balance is needed for performance metrics and acknowledgement that the starting point and pathway for people with disabilities is different for each person. Human centered design should be weaved into service delivery.

Addressing attitudes is important. People need to see talent before they see the disability.

Both physical and programmatic accessibility must be addressed.

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There needs to be more discussion on the transition from benefits to employment.

To finish the path to equity, people need good jobs, not just jobs. There is a need for both education and mandates. While there is a

need to educate employers, we must also be aware employers are concerned with maximizing profits.

Silos must be busted. For this to happen, there should be joint grants and the sharing of data, information and program measures.

AB 1111 established the Breaking Barriers to Employment Initiative, a competitive grant program, to leverage community based organizations to provide workforce assistance to people with barriers to employment (including people with disabilities) in partnership with local workforce development boards. Funding for the measure will be provided in the 2018-19 State Budget. The California Workforce Development Board will develop rules for a competitive grant process.

There is a need to bring in people who challenge things, take risks and are willing to fail. Breakthroughs are often the result of failure on the way to something else. We need to reward failure and entrepreneurial thinking.

There was discussion on the trainings provided to America’s Job Centers of California.

5. Committees Meet to Act and Discuss

Employment and Training CommitteeStaff member Ford provided an overview of the WIOA regional plans. CCEPD staff reviewed the 14 plans for goals and strategies California regions are developing to better inform the Committee’s work on policy recommendations for education and training initiatives. While plans include people with disabilities, much concentration is focused on physical access and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Members expressed interest in having representatives from the state and regional levels available at the next Employment and Training Committee meeting to provide details on implementation and answer questions.

“Work Matters,” a report by the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures was discussed by members. The report provides a high-level framework for states on workforce development for

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people with disabilities. Members stated transportation is one of the largest barriers for employment.

In addition to receiving an update at an upcoming meeting on the regional plans, members agreed an update on the SB 644 internship program would be beneficial.

State Coordination Committee The Committee has agreed to work on policy recommendation language centered on DB 101 as a preferred tool and how service providers in multiple systems should receive benefits planning training. Discussion included a discussion of asset map and overview of what other states are doing for benefits planning. CCEPD staff will provide asset maps that they have been working on. Member Glunt will find more information on what other states are using for a benefits planning tool.

6. Collaboration with Advisory Bodies Chair Stewart introduced panelists and asked them to provide overviews of their work.

Jane Adcock, Executive Officer, California Behavioral Health Planning Council (CBHPC):

The council is a majority consumer and family member advisory body to state and local government, the legislature, and residents of California on mental health services in California. They promote legislation, provide issue briefs, and testify before the legislature. Priorities for 2018-2020 include workforce, legislation/advocacy, housing and homelessness, and Medicaid and systems.

Kate Bjerke, Executive Officer, State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) The SRC reviews and analyzes policies, programs and services, and

advises DOR on the quality and performance in meeting the Department’s mission. They view themselves as the voice of DOR’s stakeholder community. Priorities for 2018 include job readiness, student services, and business engagement.

Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director, State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)

The SCDD was established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure people with developmental

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disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. The SCDD’s goals include self-advocacy, employment, housing, health and safety, lifelong inclusive education and community support. Regarding employment, objectives include: increasing and promoting the cultural component strategies and resources that facilitate competitive integrated employment (CIE) of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD); and advocating and/or sponsoring legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase CIE for people with I/DD.

Christina Mills, Commissioner, Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE):

The commission was established by federal and state law and reviews policy changes impacting special education. Social studies books are coming out soon and will include LGBT and disability history. The commission has provided recommendations for state required exams for high school graduation and helped develop a pilot exam for special education students last year for science (previously special education students could be exempt from the science portion). Priority topics the commission is currently working on include addressing student outcomes, incarcerated youth, positive behavioral interventions, interagency agreements, teacher credentials, collaboration with parents and families regarding the Local Control Funding Formula, and integrated services.

Liz Pazdral, Executive Director, State Independent Living Council (SILC): The SILC is required by federal law through the Rehabilitation Act

and charged with: determining the allocation of federal funds for independent living; advising the Governor and Legislature about issues impacting persons with disabilities in California; creating projects and moving forward ideas that will enhance the ability of people with disabilities to live independently; and assuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws governing independent living. There are 28 independent living centers in California.

Numerous members expressed interest in continued communication and collaboration with these advisory bodies.

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7. Overview of Apprenticeship InitiativesJohn Dunn, Assistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Workforce Training, at the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, provided an overview of apprenticeship initiatives.

Governor Brown has made apprenticeships a priority beyond traditional building trades apprenticeships. Apprenticeships must have jobs attached to them in addition to the educational component and pre-apprenticeships that address basic workplace readiness skills (math skills, soft skills, etc.) help in preparation. Some apprenticeships being developed in California include information technology, help desk, accounting and auditing. The length of apprenticeships varies. In the building trades, they are typically three to five years, but flexibility with employers for other industries must be exhibited. Dunn would like to receive input from members on ideas whenever they arise. Members had questions on length of apprenticeships and how to start them.

8. Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) Updates (Act and Discuss) YLF Project Manager Gounder provided an overview of the 2017 budget. Total expenses were $73,675 and total income was $88,434. All invoices have been paid and one contribution needs to be received.

Gounder provided a general update on 2018 YLF planning: The program will be held July 15-20 at CSU, Sacramento. Received 90 student applications and local Independent Living

Centers are scheduling interviews. Final selection will be made in late March or early April. Staff applications are available and the deadline is March 23. So

far, only nine applications received. CCEPD staff is reviewing delegate and staff forms, researching

how to improve the background check process, defining roles and responsibilities with Friends, and working with the YLF Program Workgroup to include the additional day and align the program more closely with pre-employment services.

Regarding the 2018 YLF budget, Gounder reported the YLF Governance Committee approved a $163,381 budget for 50 delegates. Current funding commitments are $53,137. Chair Stewart stated she is looking at new sponsors and requested any ideas and suggestions be sent to her.

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9. Chair Reports/ Discussion of Issues from Committee Meetings Chairs of the Employment and Training and State Coordination committees reported out on discussions previously referenced in agenda item five.

Guidance for regional planning units will be released by the California State Workforce Development Board. Discussion occurred on whether CCEPD can provide input.

Member Glunt, co-chair of the Youth Event Committee stated the committee is no longer meeting during full committee meetings. Glunt mentioned there is a Request for Information (RFI) for YLF due on March 16 and a YLF alumni survey has been created and sent to alumni.

10. Executive Officer ReportExecutive Officer Aliferis-Gjerde solicited input on the day’s panels. Other topics included:

Feedback from meeting included that more time is needed for committee meetings.

CCEPD’s 2017 policy recommendations were implemented through collaboration with lead departments.

She will work on collaborating with other advisory bodies. Form 700s must completed and submitted to her by April 1st. Travel expense forms need to be received within 30 days of full

Committee meetings. Staff assignments include; asset maps, YLF RFI, alumni

survey, 2018 YLF.

11. Public Comment There were no public comments.

12. AdjournmentIt was moved/seconded (Glunt/Bland) to adjourn the meeting at 3:24 p.m.

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Special Education Interactive Discussion Briefing Document

IntroductionBeginning with May 2018 meeting, Members will receive a briefing document on questions sent to guest panelists and potential outcomes of the discussion. Also, there will be an agenda item to discuss the information received and identify issues that the Committee can work on.

Overview of Guest PanelistsIn 2018, the California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD) will hear from various entities that oversee employment and training (including education) needs for the State of California. At the May 2018 full Committee meeting, Members will hear from the Special Education Division Director Kristin Wright of the California Department of Education. Future meeting agendas will include career technical and adult education. Questions were designed to determine how the various entities are collaborating to current a transition system for in-school and out-of-school youth and students with disabilities.

In March 2018, the CCEPD heard from the workforce systems, including the California Workforce Development Board, the California Workforce Association, the Department of Rehabilitation and the Employment Development Department. At that panel discussion, there was a fair amount of discussion of integrated systems.

May’s GuestKristin Wright, the Director of the Special Education Division of California Department of Education (CDE) was invited to discuss four questions (below) with the CCEPD.

Provide an overview of special education and discuss interaction with other educational entities (career technical and adult education) and workforce systems (America’s Job Centers of California, Department of Rehabilitation or Department of Developmental Services).

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act also made transition requirements for students with disabilities in-school and out-of-school requirements. What are some of the discussions that special education is having around transition age youth for in-school and out-of-school?

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California has a workforce development plan, the Unified State Plan, and has created regional planning units to develop employment and training opportunities for various populations, including people with disabilities. How is special education interacting with career education and other efforts at the statewide level to ensure students in special education are included in these opportunities at regional and local levels?

From a cross-system perspective, what are some continued opportunities and challenges facing youth with disabilities?

General Overview of Special Education DivisionSpecial education services were provided to over 734,000 individuals, newborn through 22 years of age, in 2015-16. CDE provides state leadership and policy direction for school district programs and services for students who have disabilities. Additionally, CDE responds to consumer complaints and administers the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for students with disabilities in California.

The CDE has many projects and programs to close the achievement gap. These projects provide technical services, research, training, conferences, and other services to many special education students.

Outcome of Interactive Discussion with Special EducationThe outcome of these conversations is to identify cross-system issues that the Committee can work on policy strategies for recommendations to the Secretaries. In 2017, the CCEPD decided to influence existing issues and issues in the development stages by understanding what is occurring by multiple entities at the state level.

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State Coordination Policy Recommendation Briefing Document

IntroductionSince 2017, the State Coordination Committee discussed an integrated and cross-system approach to benefits counseling. At each meeting, the Committee had discussions with various entities, including Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Social Services and Employment Development Department, to identify service delivery points and needs for benefits counseling.

Policy Recommendation and May 2018 Meeting InformationAt the April 2018 State Coordination Committee meeting, the Committee agreed to the following policy recommendation:

“The California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities requests that the Health and Human Service and Labor and Workforce Development Agencies collaborate to direct resources to support an integrated approach to benefits and work incentives planning, including utilization of a web-based tool for consumers, such as DB 101, across Agencies’ systems, and training practitioners (i.e. health, mental health, social services, workforce, education, regional centers) on the use of such a tool, as well as benefits and work incentives planning.”

Members will vote to adopt the proposed policy recommendation to be sent through the informal recommendation process. The State Coordination Committee has invited Ana Shafer Aaron, Executive Director of the World Institute of Disability, to provide details on benefits counseling website, DB 101. Environmental scan maps have been developed to understand what federal and state entities have policy/regulatory authority over programs and service delivery points.

Policy Recommendation Next StepsOnce adopted, the Executive Officer will meet with lead departments (Department of Rehabilitation and Employment Development Department) to discuss recommendation. Based on feedback, we may alter the

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recommendation or send it to the Agency Secretaries of Human and Health Services and Labor and Workforce Development.

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Accessible Version of Environmental Scan Maps

IntroductionThe purpose of the environment scan is to show the federal agency, state departments and local entities that have policy oversight of services for people with disabilities. It also identifies the service delivery points at the state and local levels for those same services. This environment scan also demonstrates the need for cross-system collaboration and the need for implementing changes for benefits counseling.

There are seven maps of various systems, in the following order: Department of Developmental Services Kindergarten through 12th grade Postsecondary education Mental Health Department of Social Services Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Workforce Development

CCEPD developed a legend for the environmental scan maps, which include colors and shapes for federal, state and local levels. Following colors are:

Red shows a federal department with oversight of state departments. Blue shows a state department with oversight, including policy

guidance and divisions, bureaus or programs at state level. Purple shows an interaction between state departments. Yellow designates county/local departments. Orange designates local non-profits and community-based

organizations. Green stars indicate service delivery points at state and local levels. Gray indicates business involvement.

Department of Developmental Services MapThe federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. Other federal agencies include:

Social Security Administration Centers for Medicaid and Medicare

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Federal divisions within Department of Education are: Office of Special Education Programs

Federal divisions within Department of Health and Human Services are Administration for Community Living

The State Departments that oversee policy and administer programs are: California Department of Education Department of Developmental Services State Council on Developmental Disabilities Department of Health Care Services

Within California Department of Education: The School Legacy Program The Schools’ Hearing Visual and Orthopedic

Impairments

Interagency Coordinating Council coordinates activities between Department of Education and Department of Departmental Services.

The Service Delivery Points: The 121 Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA)

The Service Delivery Points of Department of Developmental Services are: The 21 Regional Centers Three Developmental Service Centers

Providing early start programs, day programs and employment services

Department of Health Care Services oversees Home and Community-Based Services Waivers

Kindergarten through 12th Grade Education MapThe federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is the United States Department of Education and the following divisions are:

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services

(oversee special education) The Rehabilitation Services Administration (oversee Department of

Rehabilitation)

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The State Departments that oversee policy and administer programs are: California Department of Education The Department of Rehabilitation

The Department of Education Divisions are: The Special Education Division The Adult Education Division

Other local and county agencies that oversee policy and administer programs are:

The Elected School District Boards The 121 Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA) More than1000 Local Education Agencies (LEA) 58 County Offices of Education

The Service Delivery Points are: Public School Sites Private School Sites Charter School Sites Home School Sites Adult Education School Sites

The Department of Rehabilitation Divisions are: The Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division (VRED) The Vocational Rehabilitation Policy and Resource

Division (VRPRD)

The Service Delivery Points are: DOR Student Services for ages 16 to 21 years old More than 100 Transition Partnership Programs (TPP) Workability I, coordinated by district offices Workability II, Adult Education and Regional

Occupational Programs

Postsecondary Education MapThe Federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is the United States Department of Education and the following divisions or programs are:

The Office of Postsecondary Education TRIO Student Support Services Program

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Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs

Rehabilitation Services Administration

The state departments that oversee policy and administer programs are: The Department of Education (Dual enrollment) The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) The Department of Industrial Relations The Department of Rehabilitation

Divisions within the California Department of Consumer Affairs are: The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Various Bureaus regulating licenses

Divisions within California Department of Industrial Relations Divisions are: The Division of Apprenticeship Standards

The Service Delivery Points for Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Industrial Relations are:

Trade School Sites Apprenticeship Programs

Other state level organizations and agencies that oversee policy and administer programs are:

The Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges The California State University Board of Trustees The University Board of Regents The California Student Aid Commission

The service delivery points are: The 114 Community Colleges The 23 California State Universities The 10 Universities of California Sites Private Colleges

The Department of Rehabilitation Divisions are: The Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division The Vocational Rehabilitation Policy and Resources Division

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Student Services for ages 16 to 21 years old Workability III, (Coordinated with community colleges) Workability IV, (Coordinated by California State Universities and the

Universities of California)

Mental Health MapThe Federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is the Department of Health and Human Services. Divisions within federal agency are:

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Center for Mental Health Services The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment

The State Departments that oversee Policy and Administer Programs are: The Department Health Care Services

The Department of Health Care Services Divisions is: The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder Services Division

The Units within the Division are: Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Disorder Compliance Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program, Policy and Fiscal

Division Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorder

Services Behavioral Health Planning Council

The Service Delivery Points are: The County Social Services Departments Local Service Providers

Other State Agencies that oversee policy are: The Mental Health Services Oversight and

Accountability Commission who advises the Governor and the California Legislature

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Other State Systems Involved in Providing Mental Health Services are: The Department of Managed Healthcare

Reviews and regulates Healthcare Plans to ensure compliance with Mental Health laws.

The Department of State HospitalsProvides hospitalization for patients mandated for treatment by criminal or civil courts. It is also a service delivery point.

Department of EducationKindergarten through 12th students receive mental health assessments through school if there are academic issues. It is also a service delivery point.

The Universities of California and Community College SystemStudents receive mental health services through the campus Student Health Care Centers. It is also a service delivery point.

Department of Social Services MapThe Federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is Department of Health and Human Services. The following divisions are:

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) The Administration for Community Living (ACL) The Center for Medicare Services (CMS)

Additional Federal agency includes: The Social Security Administration

The State Departments that oversee policy and administer programs are: The Department of Aging The Department of Social Services

The Department of Aging Service Delivery Points are: The Area Agency on Aging The Agency Disability Resource Center

The Department of Social Services Divisions are: The Adults’ Programs Division The Community Care Licensing Division

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The Disability Determinations Division The Family Engagement and Empowerment The Child and Family Services Division Public Affairs and Outreach

The Adults Program Divisions are: Policy and Quality Assurance Policy and Operations Adult Protective Services Cash and Special Services In Home Support Services (not on chart)

The Adult Program Service Delivery Points are: The County Social Services Offices The Area Agency on Aging

The Community Care Licensing Divisions are: The Children’s Residential Programs The Adult and Elderly Programs

The Community Care Licensing Service Delivery Points are: The Area Agency on Aging The Aging and Disability Resource Center

The Family Engagement and Empowerment Divisions are: The CalFresh Policy Bureau The CalFresh Bureaus The CalWorks Bureaus Housing Homelessness and Civil Rights Branch

The Family Engagement Service Delivery Point is: The County Social Services Offices

The Child and Family Services Divisions are: The Permanency Policy Bureau The Child and Youth Permanency Branch Child Protection and Family Support Branch

The Child and Family Services Service Delivery Point is: The County Social Services Offices

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The Public Affairs and Outreach Service Delivery Points are: The Deaf Access Program The Office of Blind Services

Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living MapThe Federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is the Department of Education:

The Rehabilitation Services Administration

Other federal agencies include the Department of Health and Human Services and Social Services Administration. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is located within the Department of Health and Human Services.

The State Department that oversees policy and administers programs is the Department of Rehabilitation. Divisions within Department of Rehabilitation include:

The Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division (VRED) The Vocational Rehabilitation Policy and Resource Division

(VRPRD) The Specialized Services Division The Independent Living and Community Access Division

The Service Delivery Points under the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division are:

Workforce Development Services 14 Department of Rehabilitation District offices and Blind Field

Services

Units within the Vocational Rehabilitation Policy and Resource Division include:

Student Services Programs Social Security Programs Community Resource Development

These units also are service delivery points.

Community Rehabilitation Programs are service delivery points.

The Specialized Service Division includes:

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Older Individuals who are Blind

The Service Delivery Points are: The Orientation Center for the Blind The Business Enterprises Program

Within the Independent Living and Community Access are: Independent Living and Assistive Technology Division The Traumatic Brain Injury Division

The Service Delivery Points are: Assistive Technology (AT) Grant Providers The 28 Independent Living Centers (ILC) The 7 Traumatic Brain Site (TBI) Providers

The State Independent Living Council is an advisory body with policy input for Independent Living Centers.

Workforce Development MapThe Federal agencies that have regulatory or policy oversight is the Department of Labor and the divisions are:

The Employment and Training Administration Office of Disability Employment Policy The Bureau of Labor Statistics The Office of Apprenticeships

The state departments that oversee policy and administer programs are: Employment Development Department The California State Workforce Development Board The Department of Industrial Relations

The Employment Development Department divisions are: The Unemployment Insurance Branch The Disability Insurance Branch The Workforce Services Branch

The Employment Development Service Delivery Points are: The Unemployment Insurance Branch The Disability Insurance Branch

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America’s Job Centers of CaliforniaThe Workforce Services Branch includes Labor Market Information Division and Jobs and Training Services.

The California Workforce Development Board provides policy direction to: The14 Regional Planning Units The 45 Local Workforce Development Boards Businesses

The Office of Apprenticeships has regulatory and policy oversight over: The California Department of Division on Industrial Relations

Divisions of Department of Division of Industrial Relations include: The Division of Apprenticeship Standards California Apprenticeship Council The Employment Training Panel

The service delivery point is: California Apprenticeship Programs

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Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)

Overview by State

Date: 05/14/2018

DB101 Initiative

Through Disability Benefits 101 Information Services, EDBI provides community outreach, training, and web-based services that currently support employment in nine states - Alaska, Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Kentucky - and produces real-time and interactive information services online that address health coverage, employment, and benefits for youth and adults with disabilities.

DB101 offers easy to understand, practical information on public and private benefits, employment services, and other programs for job seekers and workers with disabilities who use disability benefits to live independently. Each state’s website has a suite of interactive benefits and work calculators from our current menu: the Benefits to Work, School and Work, Medicaid Buy-In for the Working Disabled and the Plan for Achieving Self-Support Calculators. Each calculator allows work incentive planners, employment counselors, families and individual users to explore the impact of different employment scenarios on their benefits and health care eligibility.

Service Offerings by State:

AlaskaAlaska Department of Health and Social Services

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Product: DB101Articles: 4Calculators: 1Spanish? No ArizonaArizona Department of Economic SecurityProduct: DB101Articles: 46Calculators: 3Spanish? Yes

CaliforniaEmployment Development Department (EDD)/ Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) partially fundedProduct: DB101Articles: 35Calculators: 4Spanish? Yes KentuckyOffice of Vocational RehabilitationProduct: DB101Articles: 8Calculators: 2Spanish? No MichiganMichigan Department of Health & Human Services, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (formerly Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards)Product: DB101 w/ TransparencyArticles: 11Calculators: 3Spanish? No MinnesotaDepartment of Health Services, Product: DB101 w/ Vault & w/ Transparency, HB101 w/ Tools ExpansionArticles: 55

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Calculators: 3 DB, 0 HBSpanish? No MissouriOffice of Adult Learning & Rehabilitation Services, Department of Mental Health: Division of Behavioral Health, & Department of Mental Health: Division of Developmental DisabilitiesProduct: DB101 w/ TransparencyArticles: 8Calculators: 2Spanish? No New JerseyDepartment of Human Services: Division of Disability ServicesProduct: DB101Articles: 7Calculators: 2Spanish? Yes OhioDepartment of Developmental DisabilitiesProduct: DB101Articles: 5Calculators: 3Spanish? Yes

UtahIn development 2018-19

VermontIn development 2018-19

Showcase of Minnesota and Arizona (including Vault and HB101)

Some DB101 states have created unique DB101 situations for users. Minnesota has invested a great deal into their DB101. Therefore, Minnesota’s DB101 (MN DB101) is like no other. MN DB101 has the largest amount of articles and mini-tools. They structured an interactive exchange with DB101 users through the Vault and the Disability Linkage Line (aka Hub). The Vault is a progress-tracking, secure logon, and

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identity management system that is fully integrated within MN DB101. The Vault provides file transfer and receipt functions in a secure, encrypted cloud storage system for user data and documentation that can be shared via email with providers and support circles. Important documentation can be uploaded, shared, and stored including paystubs and SSA letter. Scenario-based worksheets guide users along the process of determining outcomes and step regarding employment goals. The Vault allows for secure tracking and exchange of information that is available on any device the user signs into. The Vault continues to evolve to create a secure exchange of information, as well as a means to coordinate services. Minnesota has established the Disability Linkage Line (aka Hub) where authorized Dept. of Health Services staff can directly uploaded user benefit information into the Vault through a Lookup Tool which is then loaded into the appropriate Estimator tool. The Hub staff is also available to answer questions via phone, email, and/or live chat. Click on this link for a short video on MN DB101 and the vault. https://mn.db101.org/vault.htm MN DB101 has several other features unique to their state including several videos available on a Video tab and a Partners tab. The Partners tab provides information and tools focused on service providers.

Minnesota is also the only state to have Housing Benefits 101 (HB101). HB101 aims to move its users beyond immediate housing needs, and help users to plan for and achieve long-term housing goals. The My Situation section addresses a person’s specific housing needs and concerns, including planning for long-term housing goals, moving out of institutions, strategies for keeping current housing, and developing a housing plan. The Program and Services section assist professionals or end users to look up information on a specific program. HB101 also includes a suite of tools to complement and enhance the content that can be saved in a password protected vault on the site.

While Minnesota may have the most advanced DB101 site, Arizona has one of the most integrated systems utilizing DB101. In Arizona, DB101 was utilized as the bridge to the service providers previously silo-approach. Below are samples of how DB101 has been utilized and integrated into system policies and procedure to more effectively to motivate, promote, and support employment

Behavioral Health Providers - mandatory DB101 calculator sessions are included in all treatment planning to promote employment goals.

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DB101 is included in orientation training for all case managers with regular refresher training.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors must have three documented DB101 interaction with all clients.

Any provider receiving Medicaid reimbursement must be trained on DB101 and document use of DB101 in service provision.

Division of Developmental Disability – DB101 is integrated into the pre-employment services curriculum.

Long-term care case managers must promote employment and therefore, are trained on DB101.

Educators throughout the state have been trained on DB101 as a means to complete IEPs and career and college readiness.

Independent Living Centers utilize DB101 to promote IL philosophies. Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) include DB101

education and session with their Benefit Analysis and Summaries. Over 4,000 providers have received training on DB101 with over 400

as trainers. The education of these frontline staff (trainers) is how DB101 has become the go-to tool in AZ, therefore changing the culture to an Employment First culture. There is not one main system in AZ that has not incorporated AZ DB101 into their service practice in some way.

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Proposed Letter for Regional and Local Planning Guidance Directive

IntroductionThe Employment and Training (E&T) Committee met to discuss providing feedback to California State Workforce Development Board (State Board) on the draft Regional and Local Planning Guidance Program Year (PY) 18-19 Directive (Draft Directive). It was agreed to that the full Committee will receive the proposed draft letter on recommendations for approval. The members’ focus should be on the policy recommendations within the draft letter.

The Draft Directive is providing local Regional Planning Units more guidance on community engagement in the development of regional and local plans as well as the three new partnership agreements in the modified Unified State Plan between workforce and corrections, partnership with Department of Social Services and Department of Child Support Services.

In discussion of the Draft Directive feedback, the E&T Committee made three recommendations. One is to provide examples of additional participants for community engagement with the disability community. Two is to include disability as part of the assessment of populations covered under the partnership agreements. Third is to thank the State Board and support continual efforts of the Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint and its Local Partnership Agreements.

The CCEPD Chair will be the signatory of the letter.

Proposed LetterThe California Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (CCEPD) advances the employment of people with disabilities in the state. With a variety of representation, the CCEPD provides a forum for state departments, the business community and others to develop better state program coordination to increase employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

The CCEPD reviewed the draft Regional and Local Planning Guidance Directive PY 18-19 (Draft Directive) from the lenses of improving collaborative efforts in its strategies for employment and training needs for people with disabilities.

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On behalf of the CCEPD, I want to commend the California Workforce Development Board and core partners for being a partner with the CCEPD and valued members of our Committee.

In reviewing the Draft Directive, the CCEPD would like to make the following recommendations for improving the Draft Directive:

In the community engagement portion of the Draft Directive, include language that Regional Planning Units (RPU) should outreach to a variety of disability organizations that are associated with Department of Rehabilitation (i.e. community rehabilitation program vendors and independent living centers) and those that are located within other systems. Organizations such as regional centers, county mental health agencies, WorkAbility and Disabled Student Services programs located with higher education (i.e. community colleges, California State University and University of California), Special Education Local Plan Areas should be listed as potential partners. There are other community-based organizations that focus on specific populations such as the blind and visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing. Some of the community-based organizations provide both support and/or employment services.

For each of the new partnership agreement, references for service needs should incorporate the potential barrier of disability in addition to the unique barriers of each population. People with disabilities can be found within each target population pursuant to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Finally, the Committee thanks our partners for the continual efforts to increase collaboration to improve employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by supporting the Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint Local Partnership Agreements and providing information to the workforce system.

Our Executive Officer, Maria Aliferis-Gjerde, and I are available to discuss the policy recommendations with you.

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RFI Received - Narrative Outline

Background of CFILCThe California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is a disability advocacy organization that is comprised of more than twenty Independent Living Centers (ILCs) throughout the state. Founded in 1976 to support newly funded ILCs, we incorporated in 1982, and were supported by ILC membership dues until 1997, when in addition to membership funds, we were awarded federal funding to build a statewide systems change network.

Independent Living Centers are non-profit, grassroots organizations run by and for people with disabilities. ILCs provide advocacy, information and services annually to nearly 300,000 people across all types of disabilities and ages. Together, through unified action, CFILC and its member centers work to improve access, equal opportunity and community living options for Californians with disabilities throughout their lifespan.

CFILC serves as a membership organization and operates the following programs: Disability Public Policy Advocacy, Disability Organizing Network, Ability Tools, Voice Options, Digital Access Project, Freedom Tech and Youth Organizing! Disabled & Proud.

Youth Organizing! Disabled & ProudCFILC’s Youth Organizing (YO!) Disabled & Proud program was born out of the Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF) after the 2009 Forum was held. For years, YLF Alumni had expressed frustration with not learning about disability rights or disability history in school. Several YLF Alumni formed the YLF Alumni Alliance, which lead to the creation of CFILC becoming home to YO! Disabled & Proud. YO! connects, organizes and educates youth with disabilities. YO! provides youth leadership and volunteer opportunities, pre-employment skill building, a peer network, transition age resources and more. YO! has three overarching goals: developing opportunities that lead youth with disabilities to career, college, employment and independence through volunteerism and other leadership positions; creating social change that is relevant to youth with disabilities; and building the capacity of Independent

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Living Centers to serve youth with disabilities. YO! achieves this through connecting, educating and organizing youth with disabilities in California.

Since the inception of CFILC’s youth program, YO! Disabled and Proud has organized and hosted a number of regional and statewide youth led and youth driven one-day and multi-day events (summits) that work towards building each participants self-advocacy skills while fostering their independent living goals. Each summit has included between 30 – 50 youth with disabilities. Nearly 50% of youth who attend a YO! Summit are also YLF Alumni. They represent various geographic, cultural and diverse communities. The YLF structure and model has been used as a backdrop when developing YO! Summit programing. Summary of ProposalThe California Foundation for Independent Living Centers envisions YLF and YO! Disabled and Proud opportunities as segments in the California Youth Leadership Circle of Empowerment. We intend to ensure quality regional and statewide efforts through the Independent Living Center (ILC) network. Of the 28 ILCs in California, 17 have expressed interest in taking part in regional youth leadership programs. This is in addition to CFILC.

Opportunities and ChallengesWhile there are some challenges to planning and producing regional and statewide programs of this magnitude, the opportunities and experiences in producing such events outweigh them on a professional and personal level. Many CFILC, YO!, and ILC staff are YLF Alumni. Two of the alumni leading the effort include the CFILC Executive Director and the Executive Director of a Southern California Independent Living Center, ILRC representing Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties. This leadership gives us statewide coverage and experience in implementing a program similar to what is currently known as YLF.

CFILC’s Executive Director, Christina Mills, is a YLF Alumna from 1995 who has tirelessly been a part of the planning and implementation of YLF for over 20 years. Christina has chaired several YLF workgroups, participated as onsite staff, and provided ongoing technical assistance on a year-round basis to other partners engaged in the YLF planning and execution process. In addition, CFILC and the YLF Alumni Alliance co-created the www.CalYLF.org website over 10 years ago. The development of the non-governmental website serves as the mechanism for incoming

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funds for the YLF luncheon and other donations made to the program. This website has led us to working closely with YLF’s Fiscal Agent, Friends of Californians with Disabilities. Having CFILC as one of the non-profit partners in the YLF planning process has allowed for the diversification of YLF funds through the luncheon, which initially was a free event for both YLF participants, volunteers and community members. However, CFILC and YLF Alumni Alliance Members saw it as an opportunity to leverage partnerships and cultivate funders by charging a small fee to those who believe in the value of the program to attend. The funds brought in through this effort help offset the cost of the luncheon and allow alumni and community partners to reconnect and engage in meaningful conversations. This format provides unstructured mentorship and networking opportunities between YLF delegates, alumni and community members.

CFILC’s public policy work has also benefited the YLF program. For many years CFILC has been responsible for scheduling and organizing the legislative visits portion of the YLF program. This has allowed CFILC to invite ILC staff to work in collaboration with YLF delegates in planning their legislative visit talking points, building relationships and ultimately providing delegates with information on how Independent Living Centers could be of value to delegates when they return home.

Dani Anderson, YLF Alumna from 2003, is the Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC). She has been a part of the planning and implementation of YLF since 2005. Prior to her position as Executive Director of ILRC, Dani worked for the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) in the logistics department. As a YLF Alumna she has served on the governance committee, participated in personnel work groups and has ensured reasonable accommodations are met for YLF delegates. Her role brings a unique perspective to the potential of YLF moving outside of government because she is one of the few individuals who has worked on YLF both inside and outside of DOR.

Dani was involved in the inception of the Alumni Alliance and has taken great pride in mentoring YLF Alumni over the years. In addition, the Independent Living Center that Dani directs, ILRC, was one of six awardees of the recent DOR youth transition grants focused on creating sustainable youth transition programs at ILCs statewide. ILRC’s program is mounted on the fundamentals of independent living philosophy and the leadership tools taught through YLF.

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The combined youth programing experiences of CFILC and ILRC make operating YLF outside of its historical structure possible.

The largest foreseen challenge associated with transitioning YLF outside of state government will be securing ongoing designated funding. While implementing the program is not seen as a significant barrier, finding long-term funding to sustain the program is our biggest concern. Without secure funding, the planning and implementation of regional and statewide YLF activities is a major concern to all parties engaged in this RFI. The current structure including donation collection, state agency contracting, reasonable accommodation financing, memorandums of understanding, and very importantly, the in-kind staff time via private/public partnership, (not typically factored into the YLF budget), will need to be addressed. A priority would be the continued partnership structure regardless of who becomes the YLF hub. In addition, CFILC would need to hire a full-time staff member to serve as the YLF Program Manager. With the appropriate financial support and staffing required to complete the many YLF tasks, there is no doubt that a YLF type program and regional events can be accomplished successfully.

The YLF brand is incredibly important to the success of the program. The opportunity to continue the program utilizing the California model YLF handbook lends to the ongoing success of the programs mission, vision and values. The YLF brand has been tested over the years, and this plan exemplifies a sustainable program utilizing the strength of a statewide network which is what CFILC and its membership brings to this Request for Information. The ability to remain current in the realm of youth leadership is essential to the success of this program. Being loyal to the heart of YLF while being flexible to the ever-changing needs of the population is crucial to positive and meaningful outcomes. Goals and ActivitiesCFILC would serve as the statewide YLF hub with its members as regional partners. Three regional teams of ILCs in Southern, Central and the Bay Area of California would work in collaboration with CFILC to organize, plan and host a statewide YLF event. CFILC would in turn provide support to each of the regional ILC teams in planning and hosting their own youth events. The structure described is currently what is in place to serve two other statewide programs, the California Disability Organizing Network and

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AT Network. CFILC serves as the hub for these networks, provides a communication infrastructure, leadership, visibility, training and technical assistance. The following ILCs have agreed to participate in the collaboration.

Southern California YLF Regional Team: Dayle McIntosh Center serving Orange County; Community Access Center serving Riverside County; Services Center for Independence & Life serving parts of eastern Los Angeles and parts of San Bernardino County; Rolling Start serving San Bernardino County; Disability Community Resource Center serving West Los Angeles; and Independent Living Resource Center serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties.

Central California YLF Regional Team: Resources for Independence of Central Valley serving Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties; FREED Center for Independent Living serving Colusa, Yuba, Sierra, Sutter, and Nevada Counties; Placer Independent Living Center serving Placer and El Dorado Counties; and Tri-County Independent Living serving Trinity, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties.

Bay Area YLF Team: Central Coast Center for Independent Living serving San Benito and Monterey Counties; Silicon Valley Independent Living Center serving Santa Clara County; Independent Living Resources of Solano and Contra Costa Counties; Community Resources for Independent Living serving Alameda County; Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities serving San Mateo County; Marin Center for Independent Living; and Disability Services Legal Center serving Sonoma and Napa Counties.

The majority of Independent Living Centers listed above have previously assisted with local YLF interviews, legislative visits and have provided a youth program for YLF participants to connect with back in their local communities.

GOAL 1: Organize and co-host three successful regional (Bay Area, Southern and Central California) events on an ongoing basis.

Activities: CFILC will work with ILCs to organize, plan and host regional events by creating a communication infrastructure.

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Activities: Recruit youth with disabilities between the ages of 16 - 21 to participate in a regional one-day YLF event focused on job exploration, work-based learning, workplace readiness, independent living skills, self-advocacy and wellness. Events would take place on an ongoing basis with rotating topics, as mentioned above.

Activities: Develop an online database to track youth participants and offer ongoing “youth leadership” opportunities in their community and statewide.

Activities: Collaborate with local Community Colleges, CSU Disabled Student Services Programs, Department of Rehabilitation, America’s Job Centers and other stakeholders who serve and could be of service to regional youth leadership participants.

Activities: Develop a pre and post event survey to improve regional activities and provide feedback to stakeholders.

Activities: Provide peer-to-peer check-ins with youth participants who attend a regional event at least once throughout the year to provide additional resources and opportunities.

GOAL 2: Organize and host a statewide Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities annually using the California created YLF handbook as a guide.

Activities: Create a statewide YLF Coalition to organize, plan and host one annual multi-day event at a postsecondary educational campus.

Activities: Provide attendees with the opportunity to experience living in a dorm environment amongst their peers.

Activities: Ensure a climate exemplifying Independent Living via personal assistant provision, peer support and resource availability.

Activities: Allocation of education about transition outcomes available to youth with disabilities often never thought possible.

GOAL 3: Develop year-round opportunities for all regional and statewide youth participants that lead to career, college, employment and

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independence through volunteerism and other positions where they can learn and build their leadership skills. Activities: Share ongoing opportunities with YLF alumni through social media platforms, CalYLF.org website and YLF alumni listserv.

Activities: Continuously have youth appropriate for leadership opportunities on “radar” for referrals to committees, commissions, etc.

Activities: Ensure regional attention when creating and implementing YO! goals.

Evaluation & OutcomesYouth who participate in Regional or Statewide YLF events will be asked to participate in a pre and post survey. The survey results will assist CFILC and the ILC partners in expanding the outreach and recruitment reach of youth as well as program modifications and improvements. In addition, a participant database will be developed and maintained on a regular basis. We plan to use this database to collect long-term alumni information to show the impact of the program over a number of years.

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RFI Received - Estimated Budget Narrative

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers has prepared a budget for RFI#30631 for One (1) Statewide Event for 50 Student Delegates and Three (3) Regional Events for 60 Student Delegates each.

ONE (1) STATEWIDE YOUTH EVENTS - SIX (6) DAYS/ FIVE (5) NIGHTS

The budget for One Statewide Event of Six Days / Five Nights is $241,790 at a cost of $4,835 per Student Delegate(50) Fifty Delegates – 5 Small Groups / 10 Delegates per group(30) Thirty Volunteer Staff

PERSONNEL AND OPERATING BUDGET $241,790

PERSONNEL 1664 .80 FTE $90,065

Program Manager 1456 .70 FTE $43,680This position is responsible for coordinating the Statewide Event and providing support to the three Regional Events. This includes collecting bids for third parties involved, coordinating outreach efforts, student recruitment, volunteer recruitment, curriculum advisor and other duties needed to perform the statewide YLF.

Statewide Organizer 208 .10 FTE $6,085The Community Organizer provides support for the Program Manager is responsible for working with the advocates and assists with planning the Statewide & Regional Events.

Personal Care Attendants $22,900This covers the cost for Personal Care Attendants (PCA’s) while at the Statewide Event for six days & five nights. PCA’s are for students and volunteers who require them for participation.

Nurse $4,000This line covers the cost of on-site nursing staff for six days & five nights.

Outside Consulting $13,400This line includes the cost for trainers, speakers, facilitators, photographers, volunteers and other consultants as needed.

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OPERATING $151,725

Reasonable Accommodation/Program Access $20,500This line item will be used for program access and reasonable accommodations for students, volunteers and participants. This includes ASL interpreters, the cost of the development of alternate formats such as Braille, large print and audio, and real time captioning and language access services.

Insurance & Security $18,850Insurance costs include general liability insurance, bond and background checks for staff, volunteers and facilitators. This also covers the cost for onsite security for five nights.

Supplies & Equipment $14,000This line covers the cost for medical equipment & supplies, program supplies & materials and storage rental.

Equipment Leased / Rented $2,250This budget line item covers audio/video equipment rental and other electronic equipment rentals needed for the event.

Travel $26,280This line covers the cost for delegate travel. Includes Paratransit, local bus, train, air fair, and shuttle. This also covers transportation for staff & presenters.

Food and Venue $66,845This line covers the cost for onsite student delegate & volunteer meals, closing session lunch and CSUS Contract lodging, meeting space, parking and other costs related to meals and venue.

Application Outreach $3,000This line covers the cost for outreach to include marketing the program during the year through website & printed materials.

THREE (3) REGIONAL YOUTH EVENTS – ONE (1) DAY EACH

The budget for Three (3) Regional Events for One (1) Day is $76,485 at a cost of $425 per Student Delegate.

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(60) Sixty Delegates – Southern CA YLF Regional Event(60) Sixty Delegates – Central CA YLF Regional Event(60) Sixty Delegates – Bay Area YLF Regional Event(6) Six Volunteer Staff at each Regional Event

PERSONNEL AND OPERATING BUDGET $76,485

PERSONNEL 789 $40,785

Executive Director 45 $2,025The Executive Director works with regional partners and funders to organize, plan & host the Statewide and Regional Events.

Youth Organizer 120 $2,040The Youth Organizer is responsible for assisting in organizing the event and working with the youth. This includes providing Technical Assistance to ILC Staff in each of are of the Regional Events.

Program Manager 624 $18,720This position is responsible for coordinating the Statewide Event and providing support to the three Regional Events. This includes providing Technical Assistance to ILC Staff in each of are of the Regional Events.

Personal Care Attendants $15,000This covers the cost for Personal Care Attendants while at the Regional Events.

Outside Consulting $3,000This line includes the cost for trainers, speakers, facilitators, photographers, volunteers and other consultants as needed.

OPERATING $35,700

Reasonable Accommodation/Program Access $10,500This line item will be used for program access and reasonable accommodations for students, volunteers and participants. This includes ASL interpreters, the cost of the development of alternate formats such as Braille, large print and audio, and real time captioning and language access services.

Insurance & Security $1,500

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Insurance costs include general liability insurance, bond and background checks for staff, volunteers & facilitators.

Supplies & Equipment $1,050This line covers the cost for medical equipment & supplies, program supplies & materials and storage rental.

Equipment Leased / Rented $1,500This budget line item covers audio/video equipment rental and other electronic equipment rentals needed for the event.

Travel $13,500This line covers the cost for delegate travel. Includes Paratransit, local bus, train, air fair, and shuttle. This also covers transportation for staff & presenters.

Food and Venue $3,750This line covers the cost for food & venue rental for 60 delegates, volunteers, presenters and staff at three Regional Events.

Application Outreach $3,900This line covers the cost for outreach to include marketing the program during the year through website & printed materials.

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