All people have the right to work at jobs that pay minimum wage or more, provide opportunities for raises and advancement, and have people with and without disabilities working together. This is called Competitive Integrated Employment or CIE. TCRC and our community workforce partners can support people to obtain CIE through full or part time employment, self employment, micro-enterprise, or contract jobs and skilled work. Community and TCRC funded employment services can be authorized through the planning team process for individuals who choose to work.
TCRC provides person and family-centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning, and recreating in the community.
DOR student services can work with you to help you prepare for a job, learn job skills and get real-world work experience.This is an overline
What are DOR student services?
DOR student services consist of pre-employment transition services, provided in accordance with the needs and interests of the student, that fall within the following five categories:
Students may apply by filling out a DR203 Student Services Plan Request, available at your local DOR office or online. If you need some help, you can ask your IEP Case Manager or your TCRC Service Coordinator to help you make a referral, or go to: https://dor.ca.gov/Home/DSSandDES to learn more and apply online under the student services tab. *Parent signature needed if under 18 years old.
*If you are a student in the Santa Barbara Unified School District and meet the above eligibility criteria, please reach out to one of the contacts below for more information about school-based services as DOR partners with the Bridges Program:
Jeannine Forslund: jforslund@sbunified.org
Kimberly Feldhaus: kfeldhaus@sbunified.org
The WorkAbility (WAI) program is funded and administered by the California Department of Education (CDE). The WAI program provides comprehensive pre-employment skills training, employment placement and follow-up for high school students in special education who are making the transition from school to work, independent living, and postsecondary education or training. Program services are appropriate to individual student needs, abilities, and interests.
WAI program services vary from school district to district. Typically, services may include:
Referrals come through school special education staff such as your teacher or IEP Case Manager.
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A paid internship is up to 12 months; 1040 hours. The internship is designed to help to assist individuals served by TCRC in the (1) acquisition or development of critical work-related skills, or (2) building resume experience that will make them better employment candidates, ultimately leading to placement in competitive integrated employment that is consistent with their Individual Program Plan (IPP).
*Transportation not included*
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