Item 09 - Biennial Modification to the PY 2021-24 Regional and Local Workforce Plan

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Orange County WDBs 2023 Biennial Modification to PY 2021-24 Unified Local Plan 11 libraries, partner agencies, and parks. It is also used to reach targeted communities and areas of Orange County that are not near a comprehensive AJCC. D. Coordination of Workforce Activities and Support Services The local boards have an aligned supportive services policy that outlines the coordination of resources and services. Supportive services provide participants with assistance such as childcare, bus passes, gas cards or mileage reimbursement, work attire, occupational license fees, school supplies, and work tools. These services enable participants to engage in WIOA career and training activities. Case managers work directly with clients to address barriers to participating in programs and services, including barriers that can be mitigated through supportive services. If the case manager determines a need and supportive services cannot be obtained through other programs , WIOA Title I funds can be used to provide the support. The local boards work with AJCC partners and other community organizations to identify support services resources. The demand often exceeds the budgets of the local boards. Customers are referred to other organizations to obtain such services before the boards' limited support services are expended. The supportive services most needed are childcare, transportation assistance, and work attire. Examples of local partners that can provide support to various customers groups served by the AJCCs include, but are not limited to, DOR (accommodations and tools to support workplace environments); Community Health Initiative of Orange County (access to publicly-supported health insurance programs); Chrysalis (specialized counseling services); Goodwill of Orange County (ASL interpreting services); and Working Wardrobes (business attire and work- appropriate clothing). E. Physical and Programmatic Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities The Orange County, Santa Ana, and Anaheim WDBs comply with WIOA Section 188 and the applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. All AJCC/One-Stop Centers are accessible, and various assistive technology devices are available for those who have a physical, visual, or hearing impairment. However, the local boards and partners recognize that more resources are needed and that acquiring additional assistive technology tools is a goal of the Local Plan. The local boards and AJCCs ensure all locations meet ADA requirements through the Biennial Local Area Self-Assessment checklist. The local boards also ensure that all eligible training providers meet the necessary standards for participants to access training. The boards comply by following the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity procedures outlined in WSD17-01. More specifically, the boards ensure the following: • Contracts, cooperative agreements, job training plans, and policies and procedures contain nondiscrimination assurances. • The AJCC/One-Stop Centers provide initial notice and continuing notice that they do not discriminate by posting the required "Equal Opportunity is the Law" poster with the EXHIBIT 2