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MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
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MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
PARTNERSIIIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
May 1, 2008
between
Michigan Commission for the Blind (hereina?er designated MCB)
and
lngham Intermediate School District
(hereinafter designated the cooperating agency)
The agreement shall take effect May l, 2008 and continue until such time as it is
mutually canceled by the parties to this agreement.
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A formal cooperative partnership is created and agreed to by the above parties in
order to develop and deliver vocational rehabilitation services to persons who
meet the eligibility criteria of MC B.
Eligible population are those persons who have physical and mental disabilities
which constitute at substantial vocational handicap for the individual, and who are
potentially eniployable.
Services provided under this agreement are not services of the partner agency, to
which individuals with disabilities would be entitled if they were not applicants or
clients of MCB. The services described in Attachment A represent new services
or service patterns ol‘ the cooperating agency. Administrative procedures are also
outlined in Attachment A.
Local funds will be receipted as described in Attachment B.
Expenditures for vocational rehabilitation services and administration ofthese
services are under the direct control, and at the discretion of, MCB.
The Parties further agree;
A. No persons shall be denied service solely on the basis of age, disability, race.
color, creed, sex. national origin, marital status, religion, ability or inability to
pay therefore.
B. There will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment with respect to tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of
employment solely on the basis of age, race, disability, color, creed, sex,
national origin, marital status, partisan considerations, residence, height,
weight, or arrest record.
C. There will be compliance with Federal Civil Rights Laws (Section 504 ol
the Rehabilitation Act of l9?'3, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of I964},
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and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 199] , both in providing service
to clients and in the employment of individuals. lndividuals with AIDS,
AIDS-related conditions or those who may be perceived as having AIDS
or AIDS-related conditions cannot be subject to unlawful discrimination.
Provisions of this agreement may be amended by revision to Attachment
B, with the approval of both parties, and such an amendment and its
speci?cation shall become a binding part of the original agreement.
Request for termination of the agreement shall be sent to the other party
by certi?ed mail, return receipt requested. Termination of the agreetnent
shall be effective 30 days following the requester’s receipt of approval by
the other party (which approval shall also be sent via certi?ed mail, return
receipt requested).
All aspects of this agreement covered by con?dentiality provisions of the
law and respective agency policy shall be observed by both parties to this
agreement.
If any provision of this agreement is found to be in con?ict with federal or
State law, that provision will be subordinate to the law. The other
provisions of this agreement shall remain valid and binding until such
con?icts are resolved by the parties to this agreement.
Attachments to this agreement will be updated yearly to re?ect changes in
program goals and budgeting.
lt is understood by both parties that this agreement remains in force until
such time it is either amended or terminated by either party. The full local
contribution will be obligated during the fiscal year in which the
agreement was originated, the MCB portion will continue to be obligated
until completion of the agreement irrespective of the ?scal year. Funds
forwarded may be redirected to other RS programs. per agreement
between the parties.
ln the event this agreement is terminated prior to completion, the obligated
funds of both parties will be determined and the unobligated local portion
will be returned to the partner within 30 days of the effective termination
date.
Case service funds generated as a result of this resource sharing agreement
will be directed by MCB. cannot be restricted to any one vendor. and will
be utilized to purchase goods and services in support of a client's
vocational objective identified in the individualized Plan for Employment.
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At the completion of the stale ?scal year (or upon termination of this
agreement), the parties agree to meet and evaluate actual program
activities against the program goals speci?ed in Attachment B. Effective
performance under this agreement will be evidenced by completion of
Attachment C, Annual Review, which will be lbrvvarded to the MCB-
Regional Supervisor 45 days following the end 01‘ the State ?scal year.
This attachment will become a part of the original agreement and will be
binding on both parties.
VI] Evidence of this agreement is re?ected by the proper signatures on Attachment B.
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MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES - ATTACHMENT A
Fiscal Year: 2008
Date of Agreement: 5/li'[l8
I. PROGRAM NARRATIVE
The Summer Transition Training Program brings together the resources of
Peckham Vocational Industries (PVIJ, lngham lntermediate School District
(IISD), Eaton Intermediate School District (EISD), and Michigan Commission for
the Blind [MCB] for the implementation and continuation of programs designed
to facilitate positive and stable work experience or the intermediate school district
students. A team approach will be utilized to place students in community
settings where they receive paid employment and ongoing support. It is the goal
of this program that these individuals be able to realize their full vocational
potential. Other IISDIMCB eligible students will also receive the full range of
transition rehabilitation services under this agreement based on the availability of
resources.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: l’R()GRAM DESCRIPTION: The MI Connections
Guidepost model highlights 4 areas of focus for evidence based activities that improve
outcomes tor youth. Each is listed below with the proposed programs initial activity
suggestions at this local level. As this is the ?rst summer for these activities. it is
expected a more concrete program description will be provided by PVI for the next year’s
cash match.
Preparatory Experiences
0 Assessment: Some vocational and computer assessment is currently being
provided for current MCB consumers at MCBTC. Initial assessments can be
done at the Mason Career Center using accommodated interest and aptitude
testing.
0 Opportunity Awareness: Career Research will be a main component ol‘ the
summer outreach program. Local employers will be identi?ed to match with
students’ expressed vocational goals. Pre-planning activities during the school
year will take place, such as ?nding online resources, educational requirements or
necessary vocational training for speci?c careers. how to do an informational
interview etc. to prepare the students for an optimal employer learning
experience. Guest speakers on these activities will be encouraged to participate
{ie. Mark Retitt- employment analyst from DLEG}.
0 Work Readiness Skills: Group meeting topics will include sott skills. mock
interviewing, resume development. etc. Activities in job search skills and
interviewing are currently a part of MCl3's Employment Readiness Seminar
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offered quarterly throughout the state. A session on job search skills can be
arranged with our MICH WORKS! Partners in Lansing.
Work-Based Learning Experiences
I Job Shadowing Employer meetings arranged in advance speci?cally for each
student participating in the summer transition program will include some
component of job shadowing. We recognize that some employers, for purposes of
liability, may not allow students into all areas of ajob site, however. conversation
about various jobs and duties as well as job shadowing for most areas is expected.
I lntemships One possible outcome from the summer transition program is offers
of possible intemships from employer participants to quali?ed students. More
exploration of intemship sites can occur once a student has participated in the
summer program.
0 Entrepreneurships MCB currently offers a summer work experience for students
through our Business Enterprise Program. A school year session devoted solely
to small business and self employment, with the Small Business Development
center staff as guest speakers, would be needed as MCB supports these endeavors,
even at a supported employment level. ln addition, MCB uses experts in small
business to provide assessments with recommendations. One such expert is Rick
Weir with AACIL. Students should have a session with these experts as well.
0 Other This is another area where we hope to expand as the program grows in
future years to partner with the schools identifying employer sites for community-
based instruction, co-ops as well as the current part time and summerjob
expectation from MCB. Washtenaw [SD is an example ofa best practices
location providing these experiences for students. regardless of their disability and
not using employer liability as an excuse. We will encourage these experiences at
a minimum of age 14 to enable a student to have a variety of work experiences
and essential work history prior to graduation. This is key to their informed
choice and career success beyond school.
Youth Development & Leadership
0 Supportive Adults Education for family members and matching of community
role models are part of this program. The blindness community has 2 prevalent
organizations in the state of Miehigan- AC B- the American Council for the Blind
and NFB- the National Foundation for the Blind. A session with guest presenters
from both organizations can occur during the school year. Staff participation to
locate adult mentors from within these organizations is needed. The American
Foundation for the Blind has a website with many resources available to
individuals who are blind. including an online mentor match program. This could
be demonstrated during the MICH WORKS visits or during a vendor
demonstration meeting. MCB does refer students to the Youth Leadership Forum
held in Lansing each year.
iv Peer Mentors ln creating this program, our intent is to include all MCB students
within the tri-county area. Student involvement alone will support peer
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connections and perhaps student leaders identi?ed both within and outside of the
tri-county area could develop their own session. Exposure to local college
mentors can happen at on-campus sessions. Students will be prepared in advance
on what questions to ask to gain the most from the experience.
0 Opportunities for Personal Growth Self advocacy and self determination can be a
topic at one of the group meetings. MPAS and the Commission on Disability
Concerns as well as state mediators could be possible guest speakers on con?ict
resolution.
0 Goal Setting Current MCB students will already have experienced the goal
setting process through the development of their ll-‘F,. Motivational presentations
would be part of the school year sessions.
0 Leadership Opportunities ln addition to the YLF, student teams could provide
leadership in sessions during the summer program after having some leadership
coaching during the school year. Community leadership opportunities will also
be identi?ed and supported. The students who complete the summer transition
program can also present their experience to MCB and the schools at a celebration
meeting.
Connecting Activities
0 Academic Tutoring Once school participation is veri?ed, existing resources will
be noted before creating duplications. MCB is able to provide this service to
college students but not high school students due to prior established departmental
responsibilities.
I Mentoring In addition to the above mentioned AFB resource & blind
organization resources, MCB can offer to locate an individualized blind mentor
match once the student participants are identi?ed. Peckhanfs E-mentoring
should also be explored for each student.
Transportation MCB does not support driver‘s education for obvious reasons, and
the ISD does provide Orientation and Mobility instruction at the student’s request.
Students can also leam this skill at MCBTC. An informal assessment of O&M
skills will occur as a part of the program. College students and adult mentors are
another great resource on resolving transportation concerns. Transportation
during the summer program will be paid for by MCB and scheduled by the
students & PVL
0 Workforce Training and Postsecondary Education All of these options are
already a part of the transition program as listed above (ie. MICH WORKSL
colleges, voc. rehab., employment options)
I Accomodationsmssistive Technology MCBTC offers this resource and a
separate session during the school year is possible. A mini technology fair
speci?c to blindness and the latest & greatest technology available could be a
group meeting. Team members will also provide a session on how to talk with an
employer about an accommodation.
Other Independent Living services, housing, physical and mental health services,
recreation, bene?ts planning, substance abuse prevention, parenting classes- many
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Security. Experts will be invited to come and present to the students during the
program. A “Sample of Life" component will include fun community activities
like dinner out, a comedy show, a baseball game, a zoo trip, etc. demonstrating
Ii-om beginning to end how to plan for and participate in these activities. Make-a-
lunch day, crafts and other independent living skills can be provided by both the
ISD VI consultants as well as MCB’s rehabilitation teachers.
RESPONSIBILITIES (REFERRAL PROCESS1:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of MCB and collaborative agencies.
IISD AGREES:
A. To provide State and local funds to the Michigan Commission for the
Blind in accordance with the Program Description.
B. To assign a staff person through whom the MCB counselor works in the
liaison capacity as described in the Administrative Procedure (Attachment
A).
C. To make every elfort to provide a regular ?ow of appropriate referrals to
maintain a rate equal to the minimum number of intakes for MCB
established in the Program Description.
D. To provide or aid in obtaining educational diagnostic and clinical
information and to provide educational services.
E. To participate with MCB staff in all activities necessary to carry out this
agreement.
MCB AGREES:
A. To assign suf?cient stall“ as called for in the Program Description.
B. To make every effort to reach the Activity Goals as stated in the Program
Description.
C. To fund services as identi?ed in the Individual Plan for Employment (IP15)
for the clients serviced as a result of this agreement.
D. To ensure program and administrative staff visits with IISD on a regular
basis for the purpose of executing the conditions of this agreement.
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l) Progress toward the agreement objectives; and
2) Budget expenditures to reach those objectives.
JOINT PLANNING & DOCUMENTATION OF COOPERATIl',E EFFORTS
A. SUMMER TRANSITION TEAM
The clinical learn consists of a professional from IISD, EISD, a Vl
instructor from both IISD, EISD, MCB, PVI and identi?ed Orientation
and Mobility (O&M} eonsultant(s}.
I3. REFERRAL
A formal referral must be made to the PV] through MCB for program
consideration. Either the individual‘s case manager, school district
representatives, or a team member can complete a Summer Transition Referral
Form. Upon receipt of the referral, the team will review eligibility and make
recommendation (see referral procedure]. Upon acceptance, the individual’s
name will be entered as “referred” and placed on a waiting list. Each May, the
team will review the waiting list to determine the status of referral for summer
participation.
C. PLACEMENT
All applicants who ful?ll the above requirements and have been formally referred
and screened by the Team will be considered for placement. If placement occurs
as a process of the Summer Transition Program, additional placement fees will
not be imposed.
D. MONITORING PROCESS
A monthly Team Meeting will serve as the mechanism to monitor the
process of placing individuals. The team will review referrals and
outline speci?c responsibilities or needs that may effect a job placement.
Individuals already placed will be monitored through weeklylmonthly
evaluation reports from the employment service coordinator. The team will
document difficulties the individual may encounter and devise a plan
of intervention as needed.
E. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Job coaches may be used to facilitate the adjustment of the individual and the
employer. As needed. reasonable accommodations will be provided to the
individual or employer. This may include modified equipment. jigs, ?xtures, or
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provided as needed to individuals as a part of the comprehensive services
provided in the Summer Transition Training Program.
F. FUNDING
Referrals to the Summer Transition Program will be accompanied with an
authorization for the program cost. This cost will include identi?ed vocational
activities determined by the Team and Management of all parties at the initial set
up of the program & cash match. The program description is listed below. When
placement is involved. Michigan Commission for the Blind will provide the funds
for starting up (individually identi?ed as agreed upon) or the intensive training
portion of a placement. Michigan Commission for the Blind will continue to be
the primary funding source until the individual becomes stabilized on the job.
The time period for this SE funding is generally not less than six months.
however, cannot exceed eighteen months {per Federal guidelines). MCB will bill
the respective parties for their portion of the cash match before Oct. 15' of the
liscal year.
G. CASE CLOSURE
Cases can be closed successfully if the following minimum criteria have been
met:
l) After 90 days on thejob.
2) Job compatibility to the individual.
3) The individual is stabilized on the job.
4) Worker satisfaction.
5) Ongoing supportffunding is in place.
6) Team and referral source concurrence in an exit staffing.
The Team will conduct an exit staffing to address the above issues, as well as the
permanency of the placement in light of an individual's potential to work in a
higher functioning. more independent setting (ie. Supported employment cases).
H. LONG TERM FUNDING! FOLLOW-UP SERVICES
Long term services will continue to be the responsibility of the school district
until the individual is independently employed and graduated. or has reached the
age of 26. For those students who have graduated or have aged out of special
education services, follow-up services will be the responsibility of Community
Services for the Developmentally Disabled (if the individual is eligible). A
transition meeting will occur with the purpose of determining follow up services
and long term supports.
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The MCB Regional Of?ce Manager and ]lSD Special Education Director will
meet minimally annually to review program performance against goals.
This session will be focused on current year goals & with establishing goals and
budget for the forthcoming ?scal year.
PROCESS FOR RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS (Description of the process
and responsible individuals for resolving con?icts}
Resolution of con?icts will be the joint responsibility of the MCB Regional
Manager and the IISD Director of Special Education. They will arrange a
resolution meeting within 14 working days of written request by consumer or any
member of the Summer Transition team.
MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
PROGRAM & BUDGET - ATTACI-IMEN'l' B
Agreement originated on May 1, 2008
IDENTIFICATION
MCB Regional Oi?ce: Lansing
Partner: lngham intermediate School District
Dates of Service: SEO] I08 — 9f30f08
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Intakes 4 - l l
Rehabilitations potential of 2
Can-yovet Cases 0
3. RESOURCES
A. Local (27 % of Total) $ 5000
B. Michigan Commission for the Blind (73% ofTotal) § 13500
C. Total $ 18500
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
MCB will bill Ingham Intermediate School District (llSD) by July lst, 2008 in the
amount of $5000.
The local contributions should be sent to :
Department of Labor and Economic Growth
Michigan Commission for the Blind
Attn. Cheryl Heibcck
201 N. Washington Square. 2"“ Floor
P.O. Box 30652
Lansing. MI 48909
5. COOPERATING AGENCY, INFORMATIOE
Name: lngham Intermediate School District
Address: 2630 West I-lowell Road, Mason, Ml 48854
Telephone: (Si?) 244-1213
Fax: (51?) 244-9510
Federal ID #:
Attention: Roberta Pcrconti
6. SIG TORIES
_ '5 Cifaad-’
Roberta Pcrconti, Ingham lntermccliatii-_'Scl1ool District Datc
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l-jlizabeth White, MCB Vocational Rehabilitation Manager l4 Date
MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
ANNUAL REVIEW - ATTACHMENT C
Cooperative agreement between [ngham Intermediate School District
& Michigan Commission tor the Blind
Per the cooperative agreement dated SIOIIOB, the undersigned have jointly reviewed the
program objectives outlined in Attachment A, dated SIOIIOB, and agree that the program
has been operated in compliance with the requirements of the written agreement. It is
limhcr agreed that the program goals have effectively been met to the satisfaction of all
parties.
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The amount used per student will vary according to their individual needs.
The Summer Transition Program is prorated depending on when a student participates.
Optimally, permanentjob outcomes could occur.
A permanent job is defined as a job for which the student continues as a co-op during the
school year or after graduation from high school. Fee schedule will be (PW?)
As for seasonal or temporary jobs for work experience only one fee will be paid by
Michigan Commission for the Blind and Eaton Intermediate School District.
Reviewed and Approved by: _
Date of Review:
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