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June 11, 2014

TLS Update. June 11, 2014. US Department of Justice & State of Rhode Island Consent Decree www.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_cases_list2.htm. What does the Consent Decree do?. Resolves the findings that RI violated ADA (Olmstead Act)

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June 11, 2014

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  1. TLS Update June 11, 2014

  2. US Department of Justice & State of Rhode IslandConsent Decree www.ada.gov/olmstead/olmstead_cases_list2.htm

  3. What does the Consent Decree do? • Resolves the findings that RI violated ADA (Olmstead Act) • Includes youth with I/DD in transition from secondary schools: “Rhode Island Youth Transition Target Population” “Rhode Island Youth Exit Target Population” 3. Defines certain terms and outcomes TLS Network

  4. Definitions to be aware of: • “Individuals with Intellectual or developmental disabilities” (I/DD) • “Career Development Plan” • “Discovery”; “Person-Centered Planning” • “trial work experience” TLS Network

  5. Phase I: Address Upcoming Deadlines July 1, 2014 - RIDE Employment First Policy - Identification of TA providers - Modify existing interagency MOU’s/contracts October 1, 2014 - All individuals in “RI Youth Transition Target Population” will have services & supports described in Section V (A & B) January 1, 2015 - All individuals in “RI Youth Exit Target Population” will have person- centered planning resulting in a career development plan… (sections V (A) (1&2) and section V) TLS Network

  6. Section V (1 & 2) (1)… job shadowing, social skills training, assistive technology, career exploration, career planning… (2)…instruction, community experiences, development of employment goals, integrated work-based learning experiences, self-determination training, benefits planning… TLS Network

  7. Phase 2: Technical Assistance • TLS Network- communication & information dissemination & training - June 11th • Awareness & roll out of EF policy • CDP templates • RI Transition Timeline • RI Transition Matrix • Regional Transition Centers • state wide TAC • mid-year cadre • state institute • ORS, Center of Excellence & Advocacy, Sherlock Center, etc. TLS Network

  8. Things to consider right now: • No engagement of any type of “sheltered workshop” activities within school • No vocational or situational assessments conducted in segregated work settings, including in sheltered workshops • No “trial work experience” in sheltered workshop TLS Network

  9. Things to do now • Read the Consent Decree • Parents may be aware of it and refer to it in IEP and Transition meetings • Discuss with your Director • How your practices, forms and procedures meet the expectations of the Consent Decree • You will want evidence your district is complying with the CD • Change of Assumption • Everyone can and is expected to enter supported employment • It is in your best interest to document instances where the steps toward employment are altered (i.e. parent refuses, adult agency will not participate, etc.) OSCAS Update @ ARIASE

  10. Questions ?? TLS Network

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