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Orange County Reg ional Plan students by using common registration methods and collection of data. New registration procedures are currently being investigated within Rancho Santiago Community College District and Garden Grove Unified School District, and there are plans to align with Orange Unified School District. SOCRC is collectively working on efforts to better track educational pathways of Adult Education Block Grant students in courses. This group has created a universal common assessment tool that is being deployed for the first time in Fall of 2016 classes. This universal assessment tracks key attributes of the Adult Learner population, including employment status of each student. The results of this intake form will be used in the future to tailor services to adult learners. De.- .iaration: The Common Assessment Initiative includes new ESL, math and English assessments that will allow students' scores to be portable and each college to make local placement decisions. Each AEBG consortia is committed to working collaboratively to develop and coordinate universal intake and assessment processes. I egional GoaliObjective: Strategic regional alignment of and coordination of basic skills programs /services. Strategy: Each AEBG regional consortia have strategic activities, mentioned above, to streamline and coordinate intake, assessment, and referrals of individuals needing basic skills remediation. State Plan Alignment: System change through alignment and coordination of processes that lend support towards a sustainable regional infrastructure thatwill make it easier to help people get good jobs. The Workforceylnnovatlon and Opportunity Act (WIOA) stresses physical and programmatic accessibility, including the use of accessible technology to increase individuals with disabilities' access to high quality workforce services. Title I of WIOA assigns responsibilities at the local, State and Federal levels to ensure the creation and maintenance of an American Job Center r California (AJCC) system that enhances the range and quality of workforce development services that are accessible equally to all individuals seeking assistance. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, participant status, against certain non - citizens, and gender /gender identity. All of the community colleges within the Orange County AEBG consortia have dedicated Disabled Student Programs and Service (DSPS) /Disability Support Service (DSS) departments who provide a variety of support services for students with identified and verified disabilities. The K -12 adult education districts all have mandated Special Education services and programs to assist in meeting the requirements of the California Department of Education, which includes continuing such services to students until the age of 22. Through AEBG, all four consortia are exploring ways to expand services to adults with disabilities. These efforts are focused in the areas of independent living and workforce preparation skills. Additionally, the Office of the Governor designated the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) to serve as the lead state agency in California's efforts to implement the Americans with Disabilities Act in state government. The Disability Access Services (DAS) was established in 1992 to promote disability rights In state government and DOR partnerships in the community. DOR leaders are active members of the OC Leadership Council and contributors to the development of the OC Regional Plan. DOR partners in the OC Region and DAS champions provide training and technical assistance in accessibility of programs, services, and activities to help prevent accessibility issues. Declaration: As set forth in the regulations (29 CFR Part 38) implementing Section 188 of WIOA, there is an obligation to assure fair and equitable access to all services, programs and facilities for members of both sexes, various racial and ethnic groups, individuals in differing age groups, and individuals with disabilities. Any entity that receives financial assistance under Title I of WIOA is a recipient obligated to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The OC Region Is committed to ensuring that the programs, services, and facilities are accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. Regional GoallObjective: Improve the access and quality of service delivery, including for individuals with disabilities Strategy: Key partnerships with the Department of Rehabilitation, and guidance from DOR pertaining to disability access services for all OC Region programs /services covered by the OC Regional Plan, State Pian Alignment: Coordination of services to meet client needs, opportunities for all customers to access services. Page 27 19D-42