Disability Services Division eList

TO: Lead agency staff and other interested stakeholders
FROM:  DHS Disability Services Division employment team
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
PURPOSE: To highlight new Employment First tools
CONTACT: DSD.EmploymentFirst@state.mn.us

New Employment First tools now available

DHS developed the following new tools and resources to help support you while you implement Minnesota’s Employment First policy:

• Employment First web page: Information and resources for lead agencies and the public about Employment First policy and goals
• Informed Choice Implementation Guide (PDF): Guidance for case managers on person centered planning and informed decision making about employment
• Informed Choice Toolkit (PDF): Tools and resources for case managers as they support a person who is making an informed choice about employment.

More information

If you have questions about the Employment First policy, contact DSD.EmploymentFirst@state.mn.us.