Michael Morris & Bobby Silverstein
2002
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This report, Review of State Plans for the Workforce Investment Act From a Disability Policy Framework, with findings and recommendations, seeks to advance the public discussion about the implementation of public policy to improve the employment and economic status of Americans with disabilities. The implementation of the Workforce Investment Act offers an important step forward in the redeployment of public resources to support persons with disabilities in their desire to be productive and more self- sufficient. Most important of all, it challenges the public and private sector to redefine working relationships and promote access and opportunity in a workforce system that is responsive to all Americans, including individuals with disabilities.
In August, 2000, the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities (Task Force) contracted with the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workforce Investment and Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities (RRTC) operated by Community Options Incorporated to review state plans mandated under the Workforce Investment Act (Public Law 105-220). The purpose of the review was to establish a research baseline for evaluating current and future state implementation efforts to provide effective and meaningful participation of individuals with disabilities in state programs.
Michael Morris, Bobby Silverstein. (2002). Review of State Plans for the Workforce Investment Act From a Disability Policy Framework: Executive Summary.
Keywords: Workforce Investment Act, economic inclusion, employment policy