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Plan: Missouri PYs 2016-2017
Combined Plan C

Section: WIOA State Plan Common Elements

Narrative: III. b. 8.

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  • III. Operational Planning Elements
    The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that support the State’s strategy and the system-wide vision described in Section II.(c) above. Unless otherwise noted, all Operational Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs. This section must include—
    • b. State Operating Systems and Policies
      The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a description of the State operating systems and policies that will support the implementation of the State strategy described in Section II Strategic Elements . This includes—

III. b. 8. Addressing the Accessibility of the One-stop Delivery System for Individuals with Disabilities

Describe how the one-stop delivery system (including one-stop center operators and the one-stop delivery system partners), will comply with section 188 of WIOA (if applicable) and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) with regard to the physical and programmatic accessibility of facilities, programs, services, technology, and materials for individuals with disabilities. This also must include a description of compliance through providing staff training and support for addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities. Describe the State’s one-stop center certification policy, particularly the accessibility criteria.

Current Narrative:

Missouri has a committee to specifically focus on one-stop certification criteria. The committee has established the criteria for certification, including accessibility. This committee includes representatives from Vocational Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Services for the Blind and the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) who will assist with training and technical assistance to ensure accessibility of facilities, programs, services, technology and materials for individuals with disabilities. Accessibility criteria for certification includes the accessibility requirements contained with Section 188; policy review, adaptive technology equipment availability, emergency procedures, etc.

In order to better serve Missouri Job Center customers, the workforce partners are working with ODEP’s National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities (LEAD Center) for technical assistance. Training has been conducted by the VR, LEAD Center & DWSD with AJC staff. Through this collaboration, partners developed a statewide survey that was sent to gather information from job seekers on the social, environmental and physical accessibility of the Missouri Job Centers. Local areas are using this feedback as a guide to improve training and technical assistance for serving people with disabilities.

Each Workforce Development region has a dedicated Equal Opportunity officer, which comprises a statewide team, which includes VR staff.