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GRANTEE: |
Employment Security
Department |
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AMOUNT: |
$595,900 |
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DURATION: |
24 months |
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POPULATION SERVED: Job seekers with disabilities
using the WorkSource Disability Network. |
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Through this grant, the WorkSource
Disability Network (WDN) will expand the Disability Program Navigators
throughout the state and provide a coordinated program of technical
assistance, support, training and networking activities for people with
disabilities. Through the Navigators, the WDN will continue to build on the
strong foundation of comprehensive facility, program, communication and
technology assessments, as well as local corrective action plans. The
Secret Shopper Program will provide continuous assessment of accessibility
and service provision from the perspective of a diverse sample of job seekers
who have disabilities. Access to Information Technology will improve
access to WorkSource customer use technology by
developing accessibility guidelines for the procurement and development of
new technology, prioritized corrective action plans, and training and
technical support to ensure the effective use of the available assistive
technology. Under this grant, WDN will also improve the accuracy and security
of disability data through improvements to the WorkSource
database, and through developing and training on methods for appropriate
solicitation and recording of disability-related information from customers. The WDN proposes several different initiatives and
approaches to increasing the level of knowledge, acceptance, and use WorkSource and related programs and services in the
disability community. The Secret Shopper will recruit 150 job seekers
with disabilities to be the 150 Secret Shoppers, providing both quality assessment
and an effective marketing program. The School to WorkSource
Connection will build the knowledge and relationships that will bring
young people with disabilities into WorkSource. And
the Quarterly Continuing Education and Networking Sessions will help the
Disability Program navigators to improve their knowledge of and establish
working relationships with the important disability organizations, programs,
and resources across the state. |
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GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO BE SERVED: State of |
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CONTACT: |
Gary Gallwas |
360-902-9295 |
