Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG)

How can employers attract and retain employees with disabilities? Attached are several examples of how the state of Massachusetts has created outreach materials designed to educate employers on many important topics involving hiring and retaining workers with disabilities. Some topics covered: Business Case for including People with Disabilities in the Workplace, Federal Tax Cuts and Becoming an Employer of Choice.

How is Maine working to increase opportunities for communication and networking regarding employment for those with disabilities? One way is by posting sponsored events online. The videos attached feature short clips from a breakfast series hosted by the CHOICES CEO Project. The sponsored networking breakfasts are for businesses and organizations that provide employment services to people with disabilities.

How is Maine disseminating information related to the employment of workers with disabilities? This website is a portal page for job seekers and workers with disabilities, Maine employers, as well as organizations that provide services for workers with disabilities and job seekers with disabilities. Visit the site to find resources and consider ways you states might share more information electronically.

"Working Together" is a group of Maine businesses and organizations helping Maine employers capitalize on an untapped source of employees: individuals with disabilities. Attached, find several examples of their outreach materials, including newsletters and a magazine advertisement.

How is Kansas engaging the disabled community? The Kansas Medicaid Infrastructure Grant and the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities created a summit in order to provide information on the services available in the state that aim to establish integrated competitive employment as the first priority for Kansans with disabilities. Review full agenda and complete list of handouts and presentations can be reviewed.

How does Kansas provide education about its Medicaid Buy-In program, "Working Healthy", to its disabled population? Attached are two work products created by the state in order to do so. Find a brochure, newsletter, and policy brief which include relevant data, important historical information, as well as the perspectives of MIG participants.

How is Indiana reaching out to its consumers, agencies, and leaders about MIG information? Attached are three examples of how the state both provides education and works to improve on MIG programs and initiatives. Find a survey directed towards MIG consumers, a policy and procedure document designed for employers working with individuals with disabilities, and a strategic planning document for MIG subgroup leaders.

How can MIG information be disseminated effectively? One way that Indiana is doing this is through newsletters and articles that serve to keep the disability advocacy community updated and promote employment for individuals with disabilities. Examples of strategic outreach could be replicable by other states.

How is Idaho working to provide employment and services for those with disabilities? Find two examples of collaborative planning approaches. Attached are the 2010-2011 Strategic Plan created by the Business Leadership Network and a narrative of activities and results regarding recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How is Nebraska educating its disabled population on the utilization of work incentives? Find two presentations on the state's Ticket To Work program, Easter Seals Nebraska. The presentations offer tools and ideas about engagement and forming partnerships.