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Plan: Louisiana 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:

Recognizing the high unemployment rate among individuals with disabilities and the qualified– employee shortage businesses are facing, the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and access to all programs, services and facilities. Each One–Stop Career Center utilizes the one–stop disability access checklist to self–evaluate its current level of accessibility.

With support of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) grant (2012 –2015), LWC worked to ensure the physical, communication and programmatic accessibility of all One–Stop Career Centers by conducting specialized training for all center staff on topics including accessibility for all, disability etiquette and awareness, and identifying and assisting job–seekers with hidden disabilities. LWC will continue to maintain these investments in staff training and technology to make certain One– Stop Career Center staff serve adult job–seekers with disabilities effectively.

LWC will incorporate accessibility criteria as part of the One–Stop certification criteria in collaboration with its disability partners and advocacy groups. Additionally, all One–Stop Centers will be monitored onsite annually to ensure compliance with this requirement.