Project Search @ CHLA
| CA-USC, Childrens Hospital, UCEDD/LEND | |||
| Program Type | UCEDD | Fiscal Year | 2020 |
| Contact | Larry Yin, MD, MSPH | ||
| [email protected] | |||
| Phone | 323-361-3855 | ||
| Project Description | |||
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Although the The estimated number of individuals in integrated employment services increased from 108,680 in FY1999 to 111,670 in FY2012, state investment continues to emphasize facility-based and non-work services, rather than integrated employment services. In California, over 75,000 individuals received some type of employment/day services but unfortunately almost 75% are in community based "non-work". In an effort to effect change, the USC UCEDD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles along with community partners (Lanterman Regional Center, Los Unified School District (LAUSD), and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Department of Community/Government Affairs) have joined with Project Search to train young adults with developmental disabilities to fill some of the high- turnover, entry-level positions at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. The programs primary objective is to secure competitive employment for individual's with disabilities. Beginning in the Fall of 2018, CHLA will become a Project Search Site and receive it's first cohort of students providing a one year internship to young adults receiving special Education Services through LAUSD. Project Search will provide the curriculum and training to implement the "Search" model at CHLA. Lanterman Regional Center will provide the necessary vocational rehabilitation supports tot he program: CHLA will provide the infrastructure supports and hospital departments to provide real work experiences; and the USC UCEDD will be providing technical assistance to assure program success. |
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