Describe how the following service provider requirements will be met: 6.1 Staffing
• Inclusion of personnel who are specialists in the development and provision of IL services and in the development and support of centers.
The DSU contracts with the eight IL Centers to provide Independent Living services throughout the state. The DSU staff reviews contract compliance of all SPIL related CIL contracts on an ongoing basis, regardless of funding source, including Title VII, Part B funds. This is done through desk reviews of 704 and other contract-related reports.
The DSU also reviews records and practices on-site to determine compliance with staffing requirements. As part of this process, it identifies need for technical assistance. When technical assistance is needed, The DSU consults with its staff, WCILC and ILCW to determine the best way of providing the technical assistance. In addition, local liaisons have established local collaborations tailored to needs identified locally.
• Availability, to the maximum extent feasible, of personnel able to communicate (1) with individuals with significant disabilities who rely on alternative modes of communication, such as manual communication, nonverbal communication devices, Braille, or audio tapes and (2) in the native languages of individuals with significant disabilities whose English proficiency is limited and who apply for or receive IL services under title VII of the Act.
On-site review includes verification that personnel are able to communicate as outlined above or that the agency has satisfactory arrangements in place for such communication.
• Establishment and maintenance of a program of staff development for all classes of positions involved in providing IL services and, where appropriate, in administering the CIL program, improving the skills of staff directly responsible for the provision of IL services, including knowledge of and practice in the IL philosophy.
The DSU's on-site review verifies that each provider has a staff development program in place and that the provider is aware of training and technical assistance funded under the act and available to providers.
• Affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with significant disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of individuals with disabilities under section 503 of the Act.
The Department of Workforce Development, the DSU's parent agency, certifies compliance with state contract affirmative action requirements. Small providers are exempt from a requirement to
have an affirmative action plan.
The DSU reviews 704 Report data about staff with disabilities It inquires about the provider's efforts as part of its on-site review.
6.2 Fiscal Control and Fund Accounting
• Adoption of those fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure the proper disbursement of and accounting for funds made available through parts B and C of chapter 1 of title VII of the Act, in addition to complying with applicable EDGAR fiscal and accounting requirements.
DSU staff review annual audit reports of providers. On-site compliance review verifies fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures to the extent not answered by audit reports.
6.3 Recordkeeping, Access and Reporting
• Maintenance of records that fully disclose and document the information listed in 34 CFR 364.35.
On-site review verifies that a system of record maintenance is in effect such that required documentation is available.
• Submission of annual performance and financial reports, and any other reports that the Secretary determines to be appropriate
The DSU reviews required reports and inquires to ensure that they are submitted as required.
• Access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, for the purpose of conducting audits, examinations, and compliance reviews, to the information listed in 34 CFR 364.37.
The DSU verifies that the provider is aware of and will comply with requirements to provide access to the Commissioner and the Comptroller General or their duly authorized representatives for the designated purposes.
6.4 Eligibility
• Eligibility of any individual with a significant disability, as defined in 34 CFR 364.4(b), for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs.
The DSU verifies that each provider has a policy in effect to determine eligibility, as defined in the Rehabilitation Act and its regulations. The review assures that the provider will determine that an individual with a severe physical, mental, cognitive, or sensory impairment whose ability to function independently in the family or community or whose ability to obtain, maintain, or advance in employment is substantially limited and for whom the delivery of IL services will improve the ability to function, continue functioning, or move toward functioning independently
in the family or community
or to continue in employment is eligible for services.
Its on-site review verifies that staff are aware of the policy and that it complies with the Rehabilitation Act and its regulations.
• Ability of any individual to seek information about IL services under these programs and to request referral to other services and programs for individuals with significant
disabilities.
The DSU verifies that the provider actually provides information and referral services through review of reports.
• Determination of an individual's eligibility for IL services under the SILS and CIL programs in a manner that meets the requirements of 34 CFR 364.51.
The DSU reviews the policy of each provider authorized to determine eligibility to assure that it meets the requirements of the regulation. The DSU verifies that staff are knowledgeable about application of the policy.
• Application of eligibility requirements without regard to age, color, creed, gender, national origin, race, religion, or type of significant disability of the individual applying for IL services.
The DSU prohibits such discrimination. It verifies that provider staff are knowledgeable about this requirement.
• Non-exclusion from receiving IL services of any individual who is present in the State and who is otherwise eligible for IL services, based on the imposition of any State or local residence requirement.
The DSU verifies that no provider excludes any individual who is present in the State and who is eligible for IL services from eligibility.
6.5 Independent Living Plans
• Provision of IL services in accordance with an IL plan complying with Sec. 364.52 and mutually agreed upon by the individuals with significant disabilities and the appropriate service provider staff unless the individual signs a waiver stating that an IL plan is unnecessary.
The DSU reviews reports for compliance with this requirement. Any questions are addressed to the provider.
• Use of accessible formats to notify individuals seeking or receiving IL services under chapter 1 of title VII about the availability of the CAP program, the purposes of the services provided under the CAP, and how to contact the CAP.
The DSU verifies that each provider notifies individuals of CAP services in regular and accessible formats.
6.7 Protection, Use and Release of Personal Information
• Adoption and implementation of policies and procedures meeting the requirements of 34 CFR 364.56(a), to safeguard the confidentiality of all personal information, including photographs and lists of names.
The DSU reviews each provider's policies and procedures to assure they meet the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act and its regulations regarding confidentiality of personal information.
State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)
State: Wisconsin Agency:
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - WI Dept of Workforce Developme Plan for:
2011-2013
Submitted in fiscal year: 2010
Part II: Narrative
Section 7: Evaluation
Describe the method that will be used to periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the objectives established in Section 1. The description must include the State's
evaluation of satisfaction by individuals with significant disabilities who have participated in the program.
Section 7: Evaluation
Goal(s) and the related Objective(s)
from Section 1
Method that will be used to evaluate
Mission
Goal A. (Communities)
* Increased percentage of rural people with disabilities receiving transportation services
Reports on rides provided under sec. 85.21 programs in rural areas, narrative reports on transportation initiatives ILCW will request reports from DoT staff annually.
Mission
Goal A. (Communities)
* Increase number of People with Disabilities advocating for improved access on planning committees affecting transportation in rural settings Reports on participation in transportation planning committees ILCW will annually compile data from ILC 704 reports and request
supplemental information from ILCs, if necessary. Mission
Goal A. (Communities)
* Number of organizations promoting Visitability standards
HFAAC will ask supporting to sign on to statement of support. ILCW staff will annually consult with other HFAAC partners.
Mission
Goal A. (Communities)
* Number of PHAs creating dedicated vouchers/units or wait list priority for elders/People with Disabilities living in institutions, homeless or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization.
HFAAC will ask supporting to sign on to statement of support. ILCW staff will annually consult with other HFAAC partners.
Mission
Goal B. (Economic)
* People with significant disabilities in need of supported employment increase their access to competitive/integrated employment DVR report data
ILCW/DVR will annually request DVR report data relative to the objective.
Mission
Goal B. (Economic)
* Each ILC Service Area has at least one trained /certified work force incentives consultant
ILCs report position & funding information for benefits consultation FTE. ILCW annually requests report from each ILC.
Mission
Goal C. (Supports)
* Number of counties that offer all four major mental/emotional disability programs: CSP, CCS, CRS, Certified Crisis Program DHS (BPTR) reports to ILCW annually.
Mission
Goal C. (Supports)
* Number of people on LTC wait lists
DHS (LTC Reports) reports to ILCW annually. Mission
Goal D.
(Empowerment)
* Number of people with disabilities learning leadership skills
Agencies providing leadership training track results through participant surveys. ILCW reviews reports from awardees (survey needed for each training opportunity) annually.
Mission Goal D.
(Empowerment)
* Number of people acting on local plans and number of people learning from trainings offered
Providers file quarterly reports with information (required by contract). ILCW reviews quarterly.
Mission
Goal E. (Network)
* Number of counties where at least 5 Consumer Service Records per 1000 People with Disabilities shown by 704 Reports and Census data. ILCW tabulates information annually.
Mission
Goal E. (Network)
* Participating Center reports to explain QUILS process and indicators. Report includes at least 2 areas identified by the Center. ILC provides reports limited to identified information to WCILC, ILCW & DVR to get financial support for review. ILCW compares data to show whether Center improved quality of services. Reporting is Annual.
Mission
Goal E. (Network)
* Number of Centers where consumers meet at least 50% of IL Goals Set 704 Report Compile statewide data ILCW Annual
State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL)
State: Wisconsin Agency:
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - WI Dept of Workforce Developme Plan for:
2011-2013
Submitted in fiscal year: 2010