1. Diane Vacca Lead Disability Program Navigator Department of Economic Opportunity Tallahassee, FL (850) 245-7451 www.floridajobs.org

2.  Workforce Florida, Inc.  Statewide, business-led workforce policy board  Florida Department of Economic Opportunity  Promotes economic opportunities for all Floridians through successful workforce, community, and economic development strategies  Regional Workforce Boards  Local level, providing service delivery to bolster employment

3.  One-Stop Career Centers are designed to provide a full One-Stop Career Centers range of assistance to job seekers under one roof.  Customers can visit a center in person or connect to the center's information through PC or kiosk remote access.  training referrals  career counseling  job listings  employment-related services Established under the Workforce Investment ActWorkforce Investment Act

4.  24 Workforce Regions in FL  Most have a DPN  Each region operates according to local and regional needs

5. Resources Technical Assistance Monthly Conference Calls

6. Liaison - state agencies and DPNs Provide resources to the navigator Monthly conference call Individual Technical Assistance and guidance Coordinate annual statewide meeting Coordinate grant funded Pilot Programs Serves on statewide committees: APD, VR, Able Trust, DMD, FAAST board  First administrative Employment Network for Ticket to Work  First state to have data sharing agreement with SSA  Advocates for funding and resources  Grant writer for disability employment initiatives

7. Assists One-Stop Career Centers to improve employability and increase career opportunities available to job seekers with disabilities.

8. Create systemic change to transform the culture of how One- Stop Career Centers serve customers with disabilities. Increase employment and self-sufficiency for social security beneficiaries and individuals with disabilities; and help individuals understand how earnings may affect their social security benefits and other support programs. Facilitate linkages to the employer community so individuals with disabilities may access programs and services.

9.  Serve as a resource to ensure the availability of comprehensive knowledge on federal, state, local and private programs that impact the ability of persons with disabilities to enter and remain in the workforce.  Facilitate universal access to the One-Stop system for persons with disabilities.  Provide options and assistance in accessing and navigating the complex provisions under various governmental and non-governmental programs that impact their ability to gain, return to, or retain employment.  Serve as a One-Stop Career Center resource on Social Security work incentives and other employment support programs

10.  Inform customers of Protection and Advocacy systems  Partner with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies  Develop linkages and ongoing collaboration with employers and employer organizations  Serve as a One-Stop Career Center resource on workforce development issues and policies for jobseekers with disabilities  Train or make training available to One-Stop Career Center staff on disability etiquette; facility, communication and program accessibility requirements  Know and share knowledge of SSA employment support programs; employer federal and state tax incentives

11.  Facilitate the transition of in or out of school youth with disabilities  Conduct outreach to, and coordination with, community service providers working with people with disabilities, local Independent Living Centers and public and private mental health and developmental disability organizations  Ensure One-Stop Career Center facilities, services, programs and equipment are accessible to people with disabilities  Provide information on assistive technologies

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13.  Job Access With Speech (JAWS) & Zoom Text  Wheelchair accessible facilities – adjustable desk height  Sorenson Video Relay telephone  Staff trained to use Relay system  ASL Interpreter and Other Than English Interpreter as needed  Alternate formats – i.e. large print, braille, recorded version  Reading assistance (staff reader) to help with forms, job search, assessments, classes  Personalized assistance as needed to accommodate

14.  Workforce Investment Act training  Work Experience  Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program  Co-customer referral between VR & Career Centers  Consulting & Training to new and incumbent staffs  Partnership with the Business Community  Partnership with educational institutions  Youth employment initiatives  Transportation Disadvantaged Board membership  Coordinating Integrated Resource Teams  Training and outreach to maximize collaboration with Agency and Community Partners

15.  Job seekers employment listings  Businesses job seekers  State’s most comprehensive database of job openings  9 million hits per day ◦ labor market statistics ◦ training grant information ◦ contact information for One-Stop Centers EmployFlorida.com

16. Employ Florida Silver Edition  Online Career Resource for the 50+ demographic  older worker friendly businesses/organizations  volunteer & paid jobs Employ Florida Vets  Specifically for Veterans seeking employment  Military Occupational Code ‘translate’ to civilian terms  Connect with Businesses seeking Veteran employees

17. Lisa Parlapiano Disability Program Navigator 525 State Road 16, Suite 109 St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.819.0231 extension 2507 Fax 904.823.4636 www.worksourcefl.com

18. Diane Vacca Lead Disability Program Navigator Workforce Services Department of Economic Opportunity Phone: 850-245-7451 Diane.Vacca@deo.myflorida.com