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C.D.S.S. & Access for All. August 12, 2004 SIATech Michelle McNevin mcnevinmi@guajome.com Diane Fairchild fairchildd@guajome.com. Disability-Related Changes in Job Corps. 1999: Announcement of the “Disability Initiative & appointment of CDDs
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C.D.S.S.&Access for All August 12, 2004 SIATech Michelle McNevin mcnevinmi@guajome.com Diane Fairchild fairchildd@guajome.com
Disability-Related Changes in Job Corps • 1999: Announcement of the “Disability Initiative & appointment of CDDs • 2000: Revised “Admission Procedures”—All centers will serve students with disabilities—not just designated centers (PRH Change) • 2002: Unless center physician determines that participation would be a “direct threat” to self or others…”reasonable accommodations” will be provided (PRH Change)
Disability-Related Changes in Job Corps • 2002: TAG (Training Assistance Guide) • 2003: Phoenix JC recognized at ALPHA for creating a “model Disability Program…” • 2004: (PRH Change Notice 03-06) Includes revisions to include the “Disability Program” in all levels of center life, required staff trainings, and so much more… • On-Going: http://www.jobcorpsdisability.com/
CDSS & Access for All Students • OA (Outreach and Admissions) • Obtain information to begin the “Accommodation Process…” • “How do you learn best?” • Not: “Will you need any special accommodations?” Most students do not understand this question. • Forward information to CDD for consideration of a Job Corps Accommodation Plan
CDSS & Access for All Students • CPP (Career Preparation Period) • Learning Styles Inventories • How is the student smart? (Multiple Intelligences) • Align skills with choices • Provide feedback for possible Job Corps Accommodation Plan (Team Approach) • Forward all information to CDP staff
CDSS & Access for All Students • CDP (Career Development Period) • Utilize “Learning Styles” information, TABE Diagnostics, and any other formal / informal information to design appropriate instruction • Utilize a variety of “Inclusive Teaching Strategies” to reach / teach ALL students • Revisit PCDP often to ensure a proper “match” of skills to trade and desired outcomes • Revisit JC Accommodation Plan to make adjustments if necessary (Team approach)
CDSS & Access for All Students • CTP (Career Transition Period) • Review students’ strengths, skills, learning styles, special needs, and accomplishments to ensure proper placements • Work with outside agencies and resources for continued training support if needed (Dept. of Rehabilitation, Regional Centers, grant programs…) • Teach self-advocacy: Realistic skills, strengths, weaknesses, “ways I learn best…”