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p. 4. How the funds reserved for innovation and expansion (I&E) activities were utilized

Current Narrative:

During PY 2018 and 2019, innovation and expansion funds were used to design an innovative eligibility system that would allow an individual to be determined eligible for CDOR services on the day of their application.  The CDOR successfully developed and piloted a working, scalable business process model of same-day eligibility, “Expedited Enrollment”,  and developed a proof of concept for an outward-facing website that will, in the future, enable individuals to enroll in CDOR services electronically and reduce the data entry burden on CDOR staff by directly inputting the data provided by the applicant through the website into the AWARE referral module. Following innovation pilots throughout the state, the CDOR fully implemented statewide utilization of an expedited enrollment process for determining eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services. Launch events in every district supported opportunities for discussion and iteration. The statewide implementation was completed in November 2018. The CDOR is currently updating its policies and procedures to further support expedited enrollment statewide.

Innovation and Expansion funds were used toward the State Internship Program.The State Internship Project provides an alternate way for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become eligible for state service. Interns are given the opportunity to develop the skills and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications of the job classification in which they intern. People who successfully complete this on-the-job-internship, gain eligibility for hire. As a result of the project, eight CDOR consumers have participated in internships

Innovation and expansion funds were also used to support the activities of the SRC including their travel costs. The SRC meets at least quarterly in person and teleconferences between full council meetings. In addition to direct participation in the development of the State Plan, the SRC partners with CDOR in major programs, policies, and projects including the Comprehensive Statewide Assessment and the Consumer Satisfaction Survey.