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c. 6. E. Have the greatest social need. (20 CFR 641.325(b))
Current Narrative:
DOL defines the “greatest social need” as needs based on non-economic factors. It includes eligible persons with disabilities. It also includes cultural, social, or geographic isolation, including isolation brought about by racial or ethnic status. The goal of SCSEP is to serve those eligible persons who are most in need. DOL advises that “service to most in need” is measured by the average number of barriers per participant. These barriers include severe disability; frailty; age 75 or older; met age requirement for, but not receiving Social Security Title II; severely limited employment prospects and living in an area of persistent unemployment; limited English proficiency; low literacy skills; disability; rural veteran; low employment prospects; failed to find employment after using WIOA Title 1 service; homeless; and at risk of homelessness. Moreover, consideration will be given to all eligible persons with disabilities, isolated geographically, or living alone. These characteristics were measured by the following statistics:
Those with disabilities: 40.6%
Limited English proficiency: 8.6%
Geographical isolation: 18.6%