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JOB TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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PROGRAM
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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
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POPULATION SERVED:
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Adults with developmental disabilities
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SERVICES PROVIDED:
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On-the-job training and internships, job search, counseling, skills upgrading, skills retraining,
employability skills instruction, life skills instruction, transportation and assessment
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY:
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Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities (OMRDD)
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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State and Federal
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DESCRIPTION:
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Job coaching is a major service and includes job-site training in both job and interpersonal skills.
Job development, counseling, advocacy, travel training, and other services needed to obtain and maintain
employment are also provided.
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BUDGET APPROPRIATION BY FISCAL YEAR ($)
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2002 (2002-03)
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31,138,00
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2001 (2001-02)
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32,863,00*
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2000 (2000-01)
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36,137,00
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1999 (1999-00)
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35,442,000
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1998 (1998-99)
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32,900,000
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CONTACT
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NAME/AGENCY:
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THERESA TOMASZEWSKA, Office of Mental Retardation and Disabilities
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PHONE NUMBER:
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518-473-6255
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* Reflects decrease in state share funding due to conversion to HCBS waiver. Conversion
began 10/1/01.
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