| 11/24/2020 | ODDS-COVID-Employment-First-FAQ | COVID-related FAQ from VR/ODDS Stakeholder Call 4-7-2020 | |
| 11/4/2020 | EF_Outcomes_Successes_October_2020 | The newest Employment First: Outcomes and Success report for October 2020 is now published online. This report highlights some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). | |
| 10/26/2020 | FAQ-VR-ODDS-Stakeholder-10-20-2020 | FAQ from VR/ODDS Stakeholder Call 10-20-2020 | |
| 9/24/2020 | 2020-Marion-Polk-Save-the-Date | 2020 Marion Polk NDEAM Event Save the Date | |
| 9/1/2020 | How-to-Become-Independent-Contractor-Employment | How To Enroll as a Supported Employment Independent Contractor | |
| 9/1/2020 | Third-Party-Certification-Filing-Initial-Unemployment-Insurance-Claim-Applications-ODDS | Third Party Certification Filing Initial Unemployment | |
| 7/15/2020 | FAQ-VR-ODDS-Quarterly-Call-7-14-2020 | FAQ from VR/ODDS Stakeholder Call 7-14-2020 | |
| 5/5/2020 | EF-New-Virtual-Trainings | I am excited that we have several new online and virtual training opportunities to offer the field. | |
| 4/30/2020 | Approved-DSP-Trainings-CECs | Approved DSP Trainings CECs | |
| 4/30/2020 | Approved-OFL-Trainings-CECs | Approved-OFL-Trainings-CECs | |
| 4/3/2020 | PartnerInstruction_DD_AAA_7-1-18 | iLearn Instructions | |
| 3/25/2020 | Map-ODDS-Regional-Employment-Specialists | Map ODDS Regional Employment Specialists | |
| 1/15/2020 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-January2020 | FAQ from VR/ODDS Stakeholder Call, 1-14-2020 | |
| 12/5/2019 | VR-ODE-ODDS-Regional-Employment-Specialists | VR I/DD Counselors; ODE Transition Network Facilitators, ODDS Employment Specialists | |
| 11/27/2019 | StateasModel Employer | Some positions across state agencies can be directly appointed if the person has an intellectual or developmental disability and qualifies for services through DHS’ Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. | |
| 11/25/2019 | Oregon-QRF-AbilityOne-Contracts | Oregon QRF and AbilityOne Contracts | |
| 11/1/2019 | EF-Resources-One-Pager | Employment First Resources | |
| 11/1/2019 | Employment-DSA-exit-process-map | Employment DSA Exit Process Map | |
| 10/23/2019 | EF_Outcomes_Successes_October_2019 | The newest Employment First: Outcomes and Success report for October 2019 is now published online. This report highlights some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). | |
| 10/1/2019 | 9-Vendor-Monitoring-Quaility-Indicators-Example | 9-Vendor-Monitoring-Quaility-Indicators-Example | |
| 10/1/2019 | Possible-Vendor-Interview-Questions-Consumers-Family-Members | Possible-Vendor-Interview-Questions-Consumers-Family-Members | |
| 10/1/2019 | Sample-Vendor-Selection-Case-Note | Sample-Vendor-Selection-Case-Note | |
| 7/17/2019 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-July-2019 | FAQ from VR ODDS Stakeholder Call 7-16-2018 | |
| 5/14/2019 | LanevBrown-Class-Groups | Lane v Brown Class Groups | |
| 5/8/2019 | OSAC-Employment-Guide-2019 | Personalized Guide to Community Employment by the Oregon Self-Advocacy Coalition | |
| 4/2/2019 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-April-2019 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-April-2019 | |
| 3/29/2019 | Lane-IndependentReviewer-Report-2018 | The Independent Reviewer issues this annual report on Oregon’s progress in implementing the Settlement Agreement in Lane v. Brown. The Settlement Agreement went into effect on January 27, 2016. If the State substantially complies with its obligations, the Settlement Agreement will end no later than July 1, 2022. | |
| 2/1/2019 | Local Employment First Team Contact List | Local Employment First Team Contact List | |
| 1/31/2019 | FAQ-from-VR-ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-1-29-2019 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-1-29-2019 | |
| 1/7/2019 | Cross-Agency-Employment-Glossary-Tool | A Glossary Tool for Families, Providers, and Multi-Agency Employment Teams | |
| 12/28/2018 | Memorandum-Understanding-ODDS-VR | Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-Agency Cooperative Agreement between Developmental Disabilities Services and Vocational Rehabilitation | |
| 10/31/2018 | EF_Outcomes_Successes_October_2018 | This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2018 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018). | |
| 10/11/2018 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-October-9-2018 | FAQ from VR/ODDS Stakeholder Call, 10-9-18 | |
| 9/11/2018 | Collaborative-Agreement-VR-ODDS-2018 | This Collaborative Agreement is to be implemented statewide, with a target population of all working age individuals with I/DD who are eligible for both VR and ODDS services. | |
| 8/29/2018 | Employment First-Why-final | Powerpoint on "Why Employment First in Oregon" from August 2018. | |
| 8/29/2018 | Employment-First-Lane-History | Powerpoint on Employment First and Lane v. Brown History, August 2018 | |
| 8/29/2018 | Employment-Service-Significant-Disabilities | Powerpoint on Employment Services for People with Significant Disabilities | |
| 7/25/2018 | FAQ-from-VR_ODDS-Stakeholder-Call-July-19-2018 | Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) regarding employment policy questions for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) on topics including: Home and Community Based Services, Employment Path Facility, 20 Hour Policy, Job Coaching, Rates and more.
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| 6/29/2018 | SSDI Living Wage Transition | SSDI Living Wage and Benefits Counseling | |
| 6/29/2018 | SSI Living Wage Transition | SSI Living Wage Transition | |
| 6/21/2018 | HCBS-Employment-Path-Fact-Sheet-Final | Employment Path Facility service settings must be HCBS-compliant by Sept. 1, 2018. This is a service that must be used in combination with Employment Path Community or another community service. It is not a stand-alone service. The goal of Employment Path services is for a person to develop employment skills that may be used in an integrated job. These are time-limited services as outlined in the person’s Individual Support Plan. | |
| 6/13/2018 | FAQ-Benefits-Counseling-2018 | Questions from June 8, 2018 Stakeholder Call regarding benefits counseling for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and Work Incentives Network. | |
| 6/8/2018 | Basic-Timeline-IDD-Benefits-Counseling-Training | Draft of Basic Timeline for I/DD Benefits Counseling Training | |
| 6/8/2018 | Training-Timeline-Benefits-Certification-Pilot | Training Timeline for ID/DD Benefits Certification Pilot | |
| 6/8/2018 | WIN-Benefits-Certification-MOU | The Department of Human Services, Work Incentive Network (WIN), ID/DD SERVICES PROVIDER, and TRAINEE enter this cooperative agreement to promote the TRAINEE’s successful completion of the WIN Certification Program. | |
| 4/20/2018 | Employment-Path-Community-Powerpoint | The outcome of Employment Path Community is to build employment skills and should be related to a goal of achieving or exploring competitive, integrated employment. | |
| 3/15/2018 | DHS-7643-sheltered-handout | There are many people in Oregon who used to be in
sheltered workshops. Now they work in a job in the
community. Here is what they say about their jobs. | |
| 3/2/2018 | DHS_9477_PSW_Job_Coach_infogrphic_RU | PSW Job Coach Infographic in Russian | |
| 3/2/2018 | DHS_9477_PSW_Job_Coach_infogrphic_SP | PSW Job Coach Infographic in Spanish Espanol | |
| 1/26/2018 | ODDS OARs_Employment Services_01.01.18 Final | Oregon Administrative Rules Regarding Employment Services
OAR 411-345
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| 1/25/2018 | FAQ from VR_ODDS Stakeholder Call January 18 2018 | Frequently Asked Questions from VR/ODDS stakeholder/staff call on recent policies including 20 Hour Policy, Employment Path services, Self Employment and Job Development Training. | |
| 1/17/2018 | Qualified_Classifications | Qualified Classification for State as Model Employer Program | |
| 11/17/2017 | DHS 9440 Employer Testimonials | Oregon employers are increasingly aware of the positive contribution people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can make to their businesses, and to their bottom line. | |
| 10/20/2017 | EF_Outcomes_Successes_October_2017 | This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2017 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2017 (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017). | |
| 6/8/2017 | FAQ-DD-VR-6-6-17-Stakeholder-Call | Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) regarding employment policy questions for Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) on 20 Hour Policy, Job Coaching and Stabilization, Competitive Integrated Employment Transmittal, and Sub-Minimum Wage Requirement for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). These questions are taken from a call with the field and stakeholders held on June 6, 2017, as well as other inquiries sent in via email | |
| 4/21/2017 | Lane Independent Reviewer Final Report February 24 2017_no_names | The Independent Reviewer issues this first annual report on Oregon’s progress in implementing the Settlement Agreement in Lane v. Brown. The Settlement Agreement went into effect on January 27, 2016. If the State substantially complies with its obligations, the Settlement Agreement will end no later than July 1, 2022. | |
| 4/21/2017 | Lane v Brown Semi-annual Report 2-28-17 | The Employment First team within the Department of Human Services (DHS) reports twice a year on data concerning Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) served by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), and provides a detailed breakdown of those services and employment outcomes. The types of data to be reported are specified in the settlement agreement in Lane v. Brown, U.S. District Court, Case No. 3:12-cv-00138-ST1 specify the types of data to be reported. | |
| 3/24/2017 | Meeting Notes 1-4-2017 EO Policy | Meeting Minutes for January 2017 Executive Order Stakeholder Policy Group meeting. Employment First | |
| 3/23/2017 | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers March 9 Stakeholder Call | Frequently Asked Questions from Vocation Rehabilitation (VR)/Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) March 9, 2017 Stakeholder/Staff Call | |
| 1/26/2017 | EF_Outcomes_Successes_Final_January_2017 | This report will highlight some of the outcomes and successes achieved toward the goal of increasing community jobs for people with I/DD. All the numbers included in this report are from the September 2016 Employment First Data Report and reports on ODDS clients for State Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016). | |
| 12/9/2016 | FAQ Stakeholder Call 12-2-16 | Frequently Asked Questions from VR/ODDS stakeholder/staff call on recent policies including 20 Hour Standard for Planning and Maintenance Job Coaching | |
| 12/9/2016 | Meeting Notes 11-2-2016 EO Policy | Meeting Minutes for November 2016 Executive Order Stakeholder Policy Group meeting. Employment First | |
| 12/9/2016 | QA-QI-Plan-2016 | In addition to closely monitoring progress against these established program outcomes, this plan describes a variety of additional quality assurance activities and quality improvement initiatives that have been identified specific to the Employment First Initiative. | |
| 12/9/2016 | QA-QI-Update-2016-FINAL | The purpose of this report is to present an update on implementation of the quality assurance and quality improvement strategies identified in the Employment First Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement Plan (QA Plan) first issued in July 2014. | |
| 10/14/2016 | Meeting Notes 9-7-2016 EO Policy | Meeting Minutes for September 2016 Executive Order Stakeholder Policy Group meeting. Employment First | |
| 7/8/2016 | FAQ on 20 hour policy Additional 7-8-16 | This document is an addendum to a F.A.Q. originally issued on May 6, 2016. These are questions during a stakeholder call held June 21, 2016. | |
| 6/1/2016 | 20 Hour Policy and Workers Guide 2016 | The Department of Human Services will issue guidance to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) staff, Community Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs), and brokerages that the recommended standard for planning and implementing supported employment services will be the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, recognizing that based on individual choice, preferences and circumstances, some people may choose to work at that level while others may not. | |
| 5/13/2016 | FAQ 20 hour Standard 5-12-16 | One of the requirements is that the Department of Human Services will issue guidance to Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) staff, Community Developmental Disability Programs (CDDPs), and brokerages that the recommended standard for planning and implementing supported employment services will be the opportunity to work at least 20 hours per week, recognizing that based on individual choice, preferences and circumstances, some people may choose to work at that level while others may not. | |
| 5/13/2016 | SSDI Living Wage Transition 2016 FINAL | Minimum Wage and Social Security Disability Insurance
SSDI or Title II Benefits: SGA is a system that the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to determine if an individual has or continues to have a disability. | |
| 5/13/2016 | SSI Living Wage Transition 2016 FINAL | Minimum Wage and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits: In the state of Oregon, an individual receiving SSI benefits can
earn at least $33,221 per year and still stay connected to SSI and Medicaid (OHP). | |
| 5/2/2016 | Phase 2 Outreach and Communications Plan_2016_Final | Phase 1 of the “I Work We Succeed” campaign (2013-15) addressed the broad benefits of working in the community and perceived obstacles and barriers to employment. Phase 2 of the campaign will specifically target parents/families/guardian and employers. | |
| 4/5/2016 | Seamless Transition Annual Report Phase One | The focus of the Seamless Transition Pilot is to implement a seamless transition model from school to integrated work for transition aged (16-21 years) individuals experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Seamless transition means, through braided resources and the right sequencing of services involving education, Vocational Rehabilitation, developmental disability services and an employment service provider, a student with significant disabilities will transition seamlessly from school services directly into a paid job in the community. | |
| 3/30/2016 | ODDS-VR MOU 3-28-16 | This memorandum of understanding (MOU) is to impact and be implemented statewide, with a target population of all working age individuals with Developmental Disabilities eligible for both VR and ODDS services. | |
| 1/27/2016 | Lane Amended Order Approving Class Action Settlement | A federal court accepted a settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | |
| 12/29/2015 | Lane v Brown Final Settlement | The state has reached agreement on a settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | |
| 12/14/2015 | DHS-EF Project Search RFA | DHS Employment First Training and Technical Assistance Announcement Request for Application | |
| 12/14/2015 | Project SEARCH Powerpoint | DHS Employment First Training and Technical Assistance Announcement Request for Application | |
| 12/14/2015 | Question Answer Project SEARCH RFA | Questions and Answers from Informational Call and Webinar on Project SEARCH Request For Applications. | |
| 9/29/2015 | Class Notice Final | Lane v. Brown Proposed Settlement Agreement: Notice to Class Members | HTML Version - Class Notice Final |
| 9/29/2015 | CLIENT LETTER Espanol | Usted ha recibido esta carta porque es posible que, en algún momento de los últimos tres años, usted haya trabajado en un taller protegido.
Adjuntamos un aviso sobre una propuesta de conciliación por un juicio. | HTML Version - Client Letter - Espanol |
| 9/29/2015 | CLIENT LETTER | Attached is a notice about a proposed settlement of a lawsuit. The lawsuit is against the State of Oregon, not you. The lawsuit is about sheltered workshops. The notice gives more information about what the lawsuit is about and what the settlement would provide | HTML Version - Client Letter |
| 9/29/2015 | Guide for individuals on proposed settlement | CDDP/Brokerages: Guide for individuals and families on proposed settlement for Lane vs. Brown | |
| 9/29/2015 | PROVIDER LETTER | You may have heard by now of the proposed settlement agreement in the class action case Lane v. Brown. As part of the settlement process the state is sending notices of the settlement to individual class members and to service providers, CDDPs, brokerages, and school districts. | |
| 9/29/2015 | SC-PA Settlement Questions | Questions and Answers for SCs/PAs on Lane vs. Brown Proposed Settlement: this document is intended to answer questions around the proposed settlement of Lane vs. Brown. | |
| 9/16/2015 | Disability Employment Awareness | The state of Oregon recognizes that October 2015 is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. | |
| 9/10/2015 | Lane v Brown Proposed Settlement | The state has reached agreement on a proposed settlement in Lane v. Brown, the class action involving employment services that Oregon provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This case was a first of its kind in the country. The case was settled after the parties reached agreement on a number of issues. This agreement also avoids a lengthy trial set to begin in December 2015. | |
| 7/6/2015 | 7-6-15 Integrated Employment Plan Attachment 4 | Additional Documents that Are Part of Oregon’s Overall Plan for Providing Integrated Services. As contemplated by Executive Orders 13-04 and 15-01 and the Integrated Employment Plan, Oregon has adopted additional rules, policies, and planning documents.
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| 7/6/2015 | 7-6-15 Integrated Employment Plan Attachment 5 | Attachment Number 5 to the Integrated Employment Plan includes outcome measures and metric supplemental information. | |
| 7/6/2015 | 7-6-15 Integrated Employment Plan | The revised Employment First Integrated Employment Plan is planned to implement the Governor's Executive Order 15-01 and more broadly the Employment First policy. | |
| 7/6/2015 | EF VR Data Message | In advance of the Employment First data report, which will be published the end of July 2015, we thought we would share some preliminary data around results from the office of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). | |
| 6/24/2015 | FAQ-ShelteredWorkshops-Providers | This Frequently Asked Questions document addresses "Entry to Sheltered Workshops, Policy Changes for July 1, 2015" is intended for providers, county developmental disability programs and brokerages. | |
| 6/18/2015 | SupportedEmploymentServicesIDD | Supported Employment Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD)
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| 6/17/2015 | Work Succeed Campaign Webinar | Work Succeed Campaign Webinar presentation PDF. | |
| 6/11/2015 | FAQ-Individuals-ShelteredWorkshops-Part2 | This second F.A.Q. document features additional questions received during recent stakeholder phone calls. | |
| 4/29/2015 | FAQ Sheltered Workshops | As of July 1, 2015, only those who are already receiving a service in a sheltered workshop may continue. If you are not working in a sheltered workshop at that time, many other employment options are available. | |
| 4/6/2015 | DHS-9425-Generic-Brochure | I Work We Succeed brochure | |
| 4/6/2015 | DHS-9806-Generic-Poster | I Work We Succeed poster | |
| 2/19/2015 | Revised Outreach Awareness Plan Final 2015-16 | The Employment First Outreach and Awareness Plan will include efforts, whenever possible, of our partners and stakeholders. The overall vision for this plan is to address the benefits of working in the community and to communicate broadly and address perceived obstacles and barriers to employment. | |
| 2/10/2015 | Employment-First-Strategic-Training-Plan | The Employment First Capacity Building and Training & Technical Assistance Strategic Plan outlines strategies that will help Oregon improve and expand capacity and delivery of employment services. | |
| 2/2/2015 | Memorandum of Understanding-2015 | Memorandum of Understanding on Transition of Students with Disabilities to the Workforce, revised 2015 | |
| 11/18/2014 | FAQ for Individuals and Familes | Commonly Asked Questions from Individuals and Families. Answers provided by Employment First, Oregon Department of Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Office of Developmental Disability Services. | |
| 9/4/2014 | Executive-Order-Employment-First | Executive Order 13-04 was issued in April 2013. | |
| 9/4/2014 | Policy | Office of Developmental Disability Services State Policy on: EMPLOYMENT FOR WORKING AGE INDIVIDUALS (9-18-08) | |
| 9/2/2014 | FAQ Document No. 1 | Helps clarify and facilitate the service interactions between Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VR) and the Office of Developmental Disability Services (ODDS) for adults with IDD. | |
| 8/27/2014 | Core Competencies and Training Standards-pa-sc | Core Competencies and Training Standards for Services Coordinators and Personal Agents | |
| 8/27/2014 | Governors-Exec-Order-To-Staff | Governor's Letter to DHS Staff | |
| 12/5/2013 | Core Competencies and Training Standards for Supported Employment Professionals | Core Competencies and Training Standards for Supported Employment Professionals | |
| 5/16/2013 | Memorandum of Understanding-2013 | Memorandum of Understanding on Transition of Students with Disabilities to the Workforce, 2013 | |
| DHS 9440 EF Testimonials | Oregon employers are increasingly aware of the positive contribution people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can make to their businesses, and to their bottom line. | |
| FAQ on 20 hour policy addendum 7-8-16 | This document is an addendum to a F.A.Q. originally issued on May 6, 2016. These are questions during a stakeholder call held June 21, 2016. | |
| Regional ad placements 2017 Campaign FINAL | This is a list of all the regional ad placements throughout the state of Oregon for Phase 2 of the I Work We Succeed Campaign, promoting community jobs for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. | |
| Transformation-what-it-is-and-what-it-is-not | In 2015, DHS launched the Transformation Project with 25 providers of employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | |