Employment First Policy
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents, and agencies that will assist transition age youth develop postsecondary goals that lead to competitive, integrated employment (CIE).This section provides resources for implementing the Employment First Policy
(PDF) and preparing youth with disabilities for competitive integrated employment (CIE).
This policy gives a new direction for the evolution of developmental services by establishing the value of work firmly within the Lanterman Act and makes it the “highest priority” that the developmental services system strives to make regular jobs, with regular pay, a real option for people with developmental disabilities.
Association of People Supporting Employment First
Employment First resources.
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) for Individuals with Disabilities
Describes the committee as a key part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint
The California Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Blueprint is the combined effort of the California Department of Education, California Department of Rehabilitation, and California Department of Developmental Services, in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including Disability Rights California (DRC) with leadership provided by the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHSA). The purpose of the Blueprint is to increase opportunities for Californians with ID/DD to prepare for and participate in CIE.
Competitive Integrated Employment Toolkit
The CIE toolkit was developed to facilitate the collaboration necessary to implement secondary transition services across agencies at the state, community and student levels and increase the use of evidence based practices.
Employment First Dashboard
The Employment Data Dashboard presents data on how well California is doing in implementing California's Employment First Policy.
Employment First Report
(PDF)
The 2019 Employment First Report developed by the California’s State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Ideas for Implementing Employment First Activities
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Resources for implementing Employment First.