Excellence in the Workplace: State and Federal Initiatives by Darlene F. Peregoy

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The Division of Rehabilitation Services in Maryland, under the State Department of Education, provides programs and services to help individuals with disabilities secure employment. The agency offers a dual customer approach, serving both individuals with disabilities and businesses. Services include pre-employment transition services, vocational rehabilitation, workforce assessments, technology services, and autism program planning. Additionally, the agency assists businesses with recruitment, on-the-job training, and guidance on tax credits and accommodations.

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Excellence in the Workplace: Excellence in the Workplace: State and Federal Initiatives State and Federal Initiatives Darlene F. Peregoy, MBA Program Manager, Business Relations Branch Division of Rehabilitation Services Maryland State Department of Education

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS) DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DORS) State workforce agency under the Maryland State Department of Education DORS provides programs and services that help people with significant disabilities become successfully employed Dual customer approach: We provide services to individuals with disabilities and businesses

Services to Individuals Services to Individuals - - Students Students Pre-Employment Transition Services Job exploration counseling Work-based learning Counseling on transition or postsecondary educational programs Workplace readiness training Instruction in self-advocacy

Services to Individuals Services to Individuals Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Guidance and Career Counseling Employment and Skills Training Rehabilitation Technology Services Job Search and Placement Job Coaching and Supported Employment Workplace Accommodations Services

Workforce and Technology Center Workforce and Technology Center Career Assessment Work Readiness & Career Exploration Career Training Rehabilitation Technology Services Support Services

WTC Autism Services WTC Autism Services Autism Program Planning Success for Employment: Focus on self-determination and employment readiness skills Pathways: Focus on educational support services for students in college Driver Education: customized driver education

Services to Businesses Services to Businesses Recruitment Assistance On-the-Job training - wage reimbursements Guidance on federal and state tax credits Reasonable accommodations assistance Business-specific customized training

Education: Our #1 Service Education: Our #1 Service Resource for disability and employment matters Free training for businesses on Disability Awareness, ADA, Assistive Technology, Accommodations, etc.

Building Relationships and Connecting Talent Building Relationships and Connecting Talent National level: - CSAVR National Employment Team (NET) - Federal agencies - Disability: IN

Building Relationships and Connecting Talent Building Relationships and Connecting Talent Maryland - Public & Private Employers - MD Government *Special Option Eligible List *Governor s QUEST Internship Program

Resource Resource Job Accommodation Network Employer Toolkit https://askjan.org/toolkit/index.cfm Tools for Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and Supervisors: Just-in-time Videos Video 1 - Interviewing an individual on the Autism Spectrum Video 2 - Accommodating an employee with non-apparent disabilities