Transcript Employment of People with Disabilities and DHS
Employment of People with Disabilities and DHS
Alex Bartolic Olmstead Committee August 2, 2012
Why is Work Important?
Self-esteem and self-worth Identity Sense of purpose Structure and routine Economic stability Opportunities to use talents Contributions to society Physical health Mental health & recovery Social network Impacts society’s view about the abilities of individuals with disabilities
Minnesota Employment Policy Initiative Policy Recommendations Themes: Expectations Preparation for employment during high school years/transition Educate people about benefits to work, resources and how to balance work and access to service Improve employment service system Transportation Data Support change in stakeholders Measure ROI
Employment Terminology
Competitive Employment
Supported Employment
Quick Stats for Minnesota
Percent of working age people on DD waiver with monthly earnings
Year Statewide 2007
71.0%
2008
71.2%
2009
70.9%
2010
70.3%
2011
70.8% Percent of working age people on other disability waiver with monthly earnings
Year Statewide 2006
24.0%
2007
23.9%
2008
24.2%
2009
23.8%
2010
24.1%
Quick Stats for Minnesota
Percent of working age people on DD waiver with monthly earnings of $250 or more
Year Statewide 2007
22.5%
2008
22.3%
2009
21.7%
2010
22.0%
2011
22.1% Percent of working age people on other disability waiver with monthly earnings of $250 or more
Year Statewide 2006
10.1%
2007
10.0%
2008
10.4%
2009
9.9%
2010
9.7%
Employment-related Services Available through MA Career counseling Job evaluation and/or employment planning Job placement On-the-job training Job retention Independent living skills Purchase of equipment Transportation
Pathways to Employment
Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (2006-2011) Mission: to increase competitive employment of Minnesotans with disabilities and meet Minnesota’s workforce needs. Some key outcomes: Employment incorporated into CCA’s “key domains of life” MA-EPD grew (28% increase in enrollment) and became more viable option (12% growth in enrollee earnings) Increased leadership capacity within partner agencies and community groups; increased, continuing collaboration DB101 developed (web-based tool for planning around disability and benefits
MA-EPD
Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities Allows working people with disabilities to qualify for Medical Assistance with higher income and asset limits than standard MA
Disability Benefits 101
DB101 online tool for planning about work and benefits; also a platform to support on-going systems change DB101 provides: Centralized, accurate, easy to understand content Estimators that tailor information to the user Experts who can help, including real-time chats and problem-solving, as well as real-time access to benefits information Supports people at all stages Doesn’t know/belie ve work is an option Exploring work as an option Limits work potential (TWP, SGA, …) Wants to work to potential (no limits) Has a work plan Working as planned Work/life changes (raise, promotion, marriage, disability)
DT&H
Day Training and Habilitation – Licensed supports to provide persons with help to develop and maintain life skills, participate in community life and engage in proactive and satisfying activities of their own choosing
Results from DT&H Survey Report, September 2011 16,235 people access services (81% have DD diagnosis) Percent of people receiving most widely used types of services Social skills training (59%) Community integration /utilization skills training (56%) Leisure activities training (53%) Vulnerability self-preservation/maltreatment self protection skills training (52%)
Results from DT&H Survey Report, September 2011 Percentage of people in different types of employment and work experiences Facility-based employment: 61% Group community employment: 34% Individual job placement – community: 12% Self-employment: 1% Non-paid community work/volunteer: 8% Non-paid DT&H work: 3% Non-paid community and DT&H work: 5% Non-paid only (work/volunteering): 4%
Results from DT&H Survey Report, September 2011 Wages Facility-based: 85% have commensurate special or sub minimum wage; 13% minimum wage Community-based group: 61% commensurate special or sub-minimum wage; 32% minimum wage Community-based independent: 9% commensurate special or sub-minimum wage; 55% minimum wage Self-employment: 9% commensurate special or sub minimum wage; 50% minimum wage
National Issues
Oregon lawsuit and Department of Justice Finding regarding segregated work/settings Minimum wage debate