2020 MCB Allotment Project Presentation Summary | Mass.gov
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“The Path to
Prosperity
is Paved by
Perseverance”
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Today’s Feature
Presentation
• Overview of Strategy and Process
• 24 Project Snapshots
• Questions & Partner Discussion
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David D’ArcangeloMCB Commissioner
FoundationEvaluated our core
policies, programs, and
services to ensure our
day-to-day operations are
aligned with industry
standards
FutureStudied new and
emerging trends to
benefit our community to
understand current
assets and prospective
gaps
Accelerate InnovationChallenged our partners to
present studies, plans, and
analysis with new ideas and
information to take steps
forward
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MCB made the most of its allotment:
24 innovative projects led by national
and worldwide experts
$2.5 Million
24 Projects
Lasting Impact
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Comprehensive Statewide Needs
Assessment
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VR
Closure
Findings
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VR Needs
Assessment
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Pre-ETS Assessment
Opportunities
Explore mechanisms for
virtual Pre-ETS
Explore ways to increase
service provision using
current resources
Explore local and
regional mobility
management resources
to address transportation
barriers
Challenges
Employer attitudes
Poor job market or a lack
of opportunities
Limited relevant job
experience
Lack of opportunities to
explore careers
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Study of Tax
Tables and
Publications
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Nationwide Total Number of Work Opportunity Tax Credits Claimed on Corporation Income Tax Returns
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Feasibility
Apprenticeship
Study MCB should integrate use of RAPs as
part of Massachusetts’ “State as a
Model Employer”. RAPs are Registered
Apprenticeship Program.
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Feasibility
eCommerce
Opportunity
Study
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MCB Tax
Guide for
Employers
and
Consumers
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An Understanding of
the Most Prevalent
Essential Job Duties
in Successful VR
Closures
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Feasibility Study
to Evaluate the
Establishment of a
For-Profit
Business
Employing
Individuals who
are Blind
Information-Gathering
Review of business structures and governing Massachusetts legislation for each structure
Processing
Identify business structures that align with MCB goals to formulate recommendations for each
Recommendations
Presentation of all for-profit business scenarios for each business structure and MCB consideration
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The Impact of Team Sports
Participation on VR Outcomes
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12: Pre-ETS
Best Practice
Guide for
Consumers,
Providers, and
State VR
Agencies
The Quest for Independence
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The Impact the
Inclusive
Design
Principles of
Workplaces
has on VR
Outcomes
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The Implications of Increased Incidence that
Cortical Vision Impairments Could Have on
VR Outcomes
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Understanding the Delta Between Low
Vision and Legal Blindness
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The Projected Impact that Autonomous
Vehicles Could Have on VR Outcomes
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Production of the
MCB Career Views Podcast Series
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Study of the
Incidence of
Addiction/Recovery
and the Impact that
Alcohol, Opioids
and Other Drugs
Have on
VR Outcomes
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Using Disability as a Qualification
for Employment Opportunities
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Measuring the Impact that the
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) has had on Vocational
Rehabilitation Outcomes:
A 30 Year Review
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MCB
Soft Skills
Online
Training
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What’s Your Vision?
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Questions & Discussion
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Alone we can do so little;
together we can do so much.Helen Keller