UCLA Tarjan Center and Department of Developmental Services Partnership
Project Description:
The Tarjan Center will partner with California's Department of Developmental Services (DDS) in close coordination to ensure expanded access to information, employment opportunities, and community connection for people with IDD in California. This contract has two key focus areas:
(1) The Workforce Preparation and Placement Pathway will improve employment outcomes with the State of California for persons receiving services with the regional center system.
(2) The Training and Community Resource Sharing Pathway will expand access to information and strengthen selfadvocacy for all Californians with IDD.
WORKFORCE PREPARATION AND PLACEMENT PATHWAY
The Workforce Preparation and Placement Pathway workstream brings together five powerful initiatives:
(1) Certified Neuroinclusive Employer Training for DDS Staff
(2) UCLA Advocacy Academy for Emerging Disability Rights Leaders
(3) PEERS® for Careers
(4) Individual Coaching
(5) Paid Internship Opportunities
TRAINING & COMMUNITY RESOURCE SHARING PATHWAY
This workstream will expand access to information and strengthen self-advocacy for all Californians with IDD through expanded trainings, disseminationefforts, and plain-language and accessibility,
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
