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Lesson 1: Foundations of Disability Employment Policy: This lesson will provide an introduction to the federal developments that created the foundation for Employment First policies, as well as an overview of the state-level structures that can help translate those policies into effective practices. The lesson will conclude with a discussion about the roles Developmental Disabilities Councils can play within Employment First coalitions.

 

Lesson 2: DD Council Collaboration with Provider Organizations:  This lesson will provide an introduction to working with provider organizations in order to further Employment First systems change efforts.  It will outline the unique advocacy, capacity-building, and systems change roles DD Councils can play.  It will conclude by reviewing ways to find common ground, identify strong leadership practices, critical elements for assuring partnership commitment, and sustainability.

 

Lesson 3: Managed Long-Term Supports and Services: This lesson will provide an introduction to managed long-term supports and services, explore how employment services can be incentivized through MLTSS, and provide an overview of the role Councils can play in promoting effective MLTSS structures and practices.