Common use of Regional Managers Clause in Contracts

Regional Managers. There are four Regional Managers. Each Regional Manager will direct a CCi LEA site and provide coordination, support and communications with the CCi sites. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) – Programs designed to provide vocational and occupational instruction and services to prepare youth (16 years of age and older) and adults for successful careers in response to the needs of the local labor market. ROP courses are most often tuition-free, though certain career tracks may be fee-based. Students may include anyone preparing to enter or re-enter the job market, changing careers, or seeking career advancement. Work-bound and college-bound students are encouraged to enroll. Rehabilitation Services Administration - The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grants that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services. RSA's major Title I formula grant program provides funds to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to provide employment-related services for individuals with disabilities, giving priority to individuals who are significantly disabled. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – This legislation guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was the first U.S. federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities. It is part of the Federal Rehabilitation Act passed in 1973 to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in schools and workplaces that receive federal financial support. Section 511of the Rehabilitation Act - Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act places limitations on the payment of subminimum wages by entities holding special wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The purpose of Section 511 is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to information and services that will enable them to achieve competitive integrated employment. Section 511 includes requirements for State VR agencies, subminimum wage employers and local and/or State educational agencies, including specific requirements for youth prior to their participation in subminimum wage employment.

Regional Managers. There are four Regional Managers. Each Regional Manager will direct a CCi LEA site and provide coordination, support support, and communications with the CCi sites. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) – - Programs designed to provide vocational and occupational instruction and services to prepare youth (16 years of age and older) and adults for successful careers in response to the needs of the local labor market. ROP courses are most often tuition-free, though certain career tracks may be fee-based. Students may include anyone preparing to enter or re-enter the job market, changing careers, or seeking career advancement. Work-bound and college-bound students are encouraged to enroll. Rehabilitation Services Administration - The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grants that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services. RSA's major Title I formula grant program provides funds to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies to provide employment-related services for individuals with disabilities, giving priority to individuals who are significantly disabled. SDSU - San Diego State University, a partner organization of CCi. SDSU-II - The Interwork Institute at San Diego State University is designated to serve as the organizational unit responsible at SDSU for the CCi partnership. SDSU-II will provide research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance for all CCi partners and community members. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act – - This legislation guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was the first U.S. federal civil rights protection for people with disabilities. It is part of the Federal Rehabilitation Act passed in 1973 to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities in schools and workplaces that receive federal financial support. Section 511of the Rehabilitation Act - Section 511 of the Rehabilitation Act places limitations on the payment of subminimum wages by entities holding special wage certificates under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The purpose of Section 511 is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to information and services that will enable them to achieve competitive integrated employment. Section 511 includes requirements for State VR agencies, subminimum wage employers and local and/or State educational agencies, including specific requirements for youth prior to their participation in subminimum wage employment. Self-Employed - An individual who works for oneself as a freelancer or owner of a business rather than for an employer. Considered to be receiving competitive compensation if their income is comparable to that of individuals without disabilities in similar occupations or performing similar tasks who possess the same level of training, experience & skills. Senate Bill 468 Self-Determination - The Self-Determination Program is voluntary and alternative to the traditional way of providing Regional Center services. It provides consumers and their families with an individual budget, which they can use to purchase the services and supports they need to implement their Individual Program Plan. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/sdp/ Service Learning - Service Learning is hands-on volunteer service to the community that integrates with course objectives. It is a structured process that provides time for reflection on the service experience and demonstration of the skills and knowledge required." (Xxxxxxxx, 2009) Social Security Administration (SSA) - SSA is the federal agency that administers both the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program and the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) - Benefits paid to insured workers under the Social Security program who have acquired a disability. Special Wage Certificate - Special wage certificate means a certificate issued to an employer under section 14(c) of the FLSA and 29 CFR part 525 that authorizes payment of subminimum wages, wages less than the statutory minimum wage, to workers with disabilities for the work being performed. Speech or Language Impairment - A communication disorder such as stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment that adversely affects an individual’s educational performance. State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) - An independent state agency established by state and federal law to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. State Council has a responsibility to plan and coordinate resources to protect the legal, civil, and service rights of persons with developmental disabilities. The Council is made up of consumers, parents, and state agency administrators. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/ State Disability Insurance (SDI) - A service administered through the Disability Insurance Branch of the Employment Development Department (EDD) that provides partial wage replacement benefits for California workers. SDI includes the Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave programs. Student(s) - The term is used for the participants who are receiving work-based learning opportunities. Student Earned Income Exclusion - Social security may exclude up to $1,850 of gross earnings in a month (but not more than $7,180 in calendar year 2015) in figuring countable income for students under age 22. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/ssi/spotlights/spot-student-earned-income.htm Student with a Disability - A student with a disability is an individual with a disability in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program who -is not younger than the earliest age for the provision of transition services under section 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) unless the state elects a lower minimum age for receipt of pre-employment services and is not younger than that minimum age; and is not older than 21; unless the individual state law provides for a higher maximum age for receipt of services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); and is not older than that maximum age; and is eligible for, and receiving, special education or related services under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.); or is an individual with a disability, for purposes of section 504. Sub-minimum Wages - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides for the employment of certain individuals at wage rates below the statutory minimum. Such individuals include student-learners (vocational education students), as well as full-time students employed in retail or service establishments, agriculture, or institutions of higher education. Also included are individuals whose earning or productive capacities are impaired by a physical or mental disability, including those related to age or injury, for the work to be performed. Employment at less than the minimum wage is authorized to prevent curtailment of opportunities for employment. Such employment is permitted only under certificates issued by the Wage and Hour Division.