Located in:
- III. Operational Planning Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an Operational Planning Elements section that supports 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—
- b. State Operating Systems and Policies
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:
As mentioned previously, Title I and the PRVRA will lead the efforts to adapt the USDOL Office of Disability Employment Policy's (ODEP) recommendations contained in its "Promising Practices in Achieving Universal Access and Equal Opportunity: a Section 188 Disability Reference Guide". The resulting guidance will be adopted by the State Board and mandated to all local areas as part of the local area certification and operator competitive selection processes.
Under Section 188 of the WIOA, the Puerto Rico State Workforce Development Board has, under its consideration, the approval of the accessibility policy for individuals with disabilities. This policy aims to ensure that both programmatic and physical accessibility criteria for individuals with disabilities are met in all AJCs in Puerto Rico. This policy is found in table number 57 of state policies and procedures in the process. The following policies will include the promising practices strategies, examples and approach to comply with section 118 of WIOA.
| Description | Local Policy Number | Expected Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establish the roles and responsibilities of the actors involved in the fiscal and programmatic areas in the One-Stop Center. | TBD | April 2020 |
| Provide guidance for carrying out case management interventions (eligibility, referrals, training activities, employment, etc). | TBD | April 2020 |
| Policy for compliance with local board certifications. | TBD | April 2020 |
| To provide guidance and process for the designation and subsequent designation of Workforce Development Areas. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Guide to define concepts, eligibility, and other aspects related to the youth program. | TBD | May 2020 |
| Guidelines about basic services, training services, Individualized career services, case management, rapid response and other operational regulations of WIOA | No number required | May 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for the certification of One-Stop Center | TBD | May 2020 |
| Policies and procedures for establishing a State Apprenticeship Agency | TBD | June 2020 |
| Policy to provide to the public (including individuals with disabilities) access to meetings of State Boards and local boards, and information regarding activities of State Boards and local boards, such as data on board membership and minutes. | TBD | June 2020 |
| Policy to ensure the physical and programmatic accessibility of all One-Stop Centers with the individuals with disabilities. | TBD | June 2020 |
| This policy provides the guidance and establishes the procedures regarding Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) | TBD | August 2020 |
| To provide policy guidance to Local Workforce Development Boards for the implementation of priority of service for WIOA Title I Adult program customers. | TBD | August 2020 |
| This policy applies to all entities and individuals who would like to appeal a decision at the local or the state levels. | TBD | August |