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ACS MTI Minnesota Transformation Initiative Technical Assistance Center

Contact Information:

Julie Bershadsky
[email protected]
612-501-5804

Project Description:

ICI and the University of Massachusetts Boston are collaboratively designing, implementing, and evaluating the Minnesota Transformation Initiative Technical Assistance Center (MTI). MTI supports Minnesota organizations to increase competitive, integrated employment while ending their use of subminimum wages for people with disabilities. MTI's goals are: - Develop and implement technical assistance plans with employment providers selected by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) - Monitor and support provider progress toward project goals - Develop and implement mentoring strategies to support peer-to-peer mentoring with self-advocates and providers - Develop and implement a statewide training strategy to support provider transformation - Develop a family engagement program - Collaborate on a demonstration pilot project to introduce the LifeCourse Connect platform to individuals interested in moving from subminimum wage to competitive, integrated employment - Integrate equity, inclusion, and diversity into all project activities - Evaluate the effectiveness of MTI - Implement a management structure to ensure project oversight and continuous quality improvement

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A