The Texas plan calls for reimbursement to autism providers and Georgia created a new funding system for its plan.

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- Comprehensive service models
- Extension of longer-term vocational services via Medicaid waivers
- Activities that are meant to improve working environments
- Reorganization of staff by specialization
- Novel funding models
- Developing standards of practice

6 Types of Employment Innovation in State WIOA Plans

Roux, A. M., Garfield, T., Shattuck, P. T. (2019). Employment policy and autism: Analysis of state workforce innovation and opportunity act (WIOA) implementation plans. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 51(3), 285–298. https://doi.org/10.3233/jvr-191046 

Employment policy and autism: Analysis of state Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) implementation plans

Virginia's plan combined technical assistance, supported employment, community support services, and therapeutic behavior services.

Comprehensive Service Models in State WIOA Plans

The Pathways program in Delaware exhibits this.

Extension of Longer-Term Vocational Services via Medicaid Waivers in State WIOA Plans

Exhibited in Kentucky's training program.

Activities that are Meant to Improve Working Environments in State WIOA Plans

Texas' use of autism experts to train and support other staff is how this form of employment innovation is exhibited.

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