2. Develop processes to ensure a statewide cadre of qualified vendors able to meet the requirements of working with disability-related issues. 3. Implement the Colorado LEAN process to assure a customer-focused, continuous improvement culture of operational excellence. GOALS 4 - BUILD and strengthen stakeholder relationships to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities Strategies: 1. Expand the involvement of DVR staff in regionally-focused sector partnerships to champion career pathways within business and industry for individuals with disabilities. 2. Align business outreach efforts with partner agencies to leverage the identification of employment opportunities and expand awareness of disability employment competency within the business sector. 3. Explore the provision of technical assistance to businesses that are seeking to employ individuals with disabilities and as feasible, develop policies and processes to provide these services. 3. Ensure that the goals and priorities are based on an analysis of the following areas: A. The most recent comprehensive statewide assessment, including any updates; These goals are based on the 2015-2017 triennial Comprehensive State Needs Assessment (CSNA) results, comment from public hearings and the joint planning and development activities of the SRC and DVR leadership. B. the State's performance under the performance accountability measures of section 116 of WIOA; and All performance accountability measures of section 116 of WIOA have been identified as baseline measures for VR programs. Currently available data is of limited value when compared against the performance measure. C. other available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program, including any reports received from the State Rehabilitation Council and finding and recommendations from monitoring activities conducted under section 107. All available information has been considered in the development of the identified state goals and priorities. m. Order of Selection Describe:
2. Develop processes to ensure a statewide cadre of qualified vendors able to meet the requirements of working with disability-related issues. 3. Implement the Colorado LEAN process to assure a customer-focused, continuous improvement culture of operational excellence. GOALS 4 - BUILD and strengthen stakeholder relationships to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities Strategies: 1. Expand the involvement of DVR staff in regionally-focused sector partnerships to champion career pathways within business and industry for individuals with disabilities. 2. Align business outreach efforts with partner agencies to leverage the identification of employment opportunities and expand awareness of disability employment competency within the business sector. 3. Explore the provision of technical assistance to businesses that are seeking to employ individuals with disabilities and as feasible, develop policies and processes to provide these services. 3. Ensure that the goals and priorities are based on an analysis of the following areas: A. The most recent comprehensive statewide assessment, including any updates; These goals are based on the 2015-2017 triennial Comprehensive State Needs Assessment (CSNA) results, comment from public hearings and the joint planning and development activities of the SRC and DVR leadership. B. the State's performance under the performance accountability measures of section 116 of WIOA; and All performance accountability measures of section 116 of WIOA have been identified as baseline measures for VR programs. Currently available data is of limited value when compared against the performance measure. C. other available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program, including any reports received from the State Rehabilitation Council and finding and recommendations from monitoring activities conducted under section 107. All available information has been considered in the development of the identified state goals and priorities. m. Order of Selection Describe:
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