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Enhancing Employment and Transportation Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

This report covers employment policies, asset building practices, capacity building initiatives, transportation regulations, and innovative projects to improve opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It includes advocacy efforts, collaborations, and training programs aimed at enhancing accessibility and support.

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Enhancing Employment and Transportation Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities

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  1. EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT – October 2013 Lucy Odden, Chair

  2. Committee Members • Lucy Odden (Chair) • Sean O’Brien • Amy Simpson • Alexis Henning • David Levy • Sharon Miranda • Doug Mills (Public member) • Erin Atwood (Public member) ______________________________________ • Rich Sanders (Staff) • Patrick Reinhart (Staff) • New DRC TBD (Staff)

  3. Employment Policies, Regulations and Legislation • Employment First Legislation • Supporting individuals to participate in public comment • Advocating for improvements to the IDD HCBS waiver and Medicaid State Plan Services • Advocating for improvements to State of Alaska recruitment, hiring and retention of workers with disabilities

  4. Asset Building & Employment Practices • Anchorage Financial Partnership Network • Free self-assisted tax preparation through Alaska’s Job Centers • State as a Model Employer Task Force • Project SEARCH continuation & expansion • AMHTA Microenterprise Grant program

  5. Capacity Building for Employment • Alaska Integrated Employment Initiative • Disability Employment Initiative • Trust focus area on employment • Social Security Ticket to Work program • Work Incentives Counseling • Employment Services Integration Committee • Peer Power Employment Initiative • UAA Tapestry program • Customized Employment & Customized Self-Employment

  6. Transportation Policies, Regulations and Legislation • Advocating for increased funding for developing a public transportation infrastructure • Providing assistance and comments to the new Public Transportation Board • Advocating to SDS for changes to the waiver policy on transportation • Support public comment on proposed transportation regulations through outreach (web, social media, etc.)

  7. Innovative Transportation Projects • Advocate for accessible travel options for individuals with disabilities (hotel courtesy vehicles, taxis, etc.) • Public comment on access to taxis in Anchorage • Assist the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) with developing an option for travelers with disabilities to practice screening in advance of travel days • Disability Awareness Training for TSA • Work with Congressional delegation to improve or develop new regulations

  8. Capacity Building for Transportation • Collaboration / coordination with and support of the Alaska Mobility Coalition • Provide Disability Awareness training to TSA, taxi companies and public transportation providers

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