Disability Program Navigator: Resources; A) Navigator Resources ; 3) Problem Solving 

•  Phases of DPN Implementation Maturity Model Chart.doc
  This is a chart containing the DPN phases of the implementation maturity model as well as resources to help projects move through the phases of the Maturity Model.
  
  
•  Guidelines for Marketing the One-Stop Career Center and DPN Initiative (.doc)
  This document provides guidelines and suggestions for performing outreach and marketing to community service providers and to individuals with disabilities.
  
  
•  Integrated Resource Team (IRT) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (.doc)
  This set of FAQs was developed to better explain the role and function of an IRT as it pertains to the Workforce Investment System, the Navigator and Individuals with Disabilities.
  
  
•  Integrated Resource Team (IRT) Frequently Asked Questions PowerPoint (.ppt)
  This PowerPoint presentation was developed to provide an in depth look at the function and role of an IRT.
• NOTE: This PowerPoint was developed and facilitated by the previous National Technical Assistance and Training provider - the University of Iowa's Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center (LHPDC), contracted by the DPN National Program Office. In order to preserve the integrity of this resource, it does appear in its original form, which includes reference to the previous National Technical Assistance and Training provider.
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   Examples of IRTs from DPN Project (.doc)
  This document respresents a compilation of examples of IRTs from DPN projects
  
  
•  Interagency Collaboration Checklist (.doc)
  This checklist was created to assist Navigators in creating and maintaining an Interagency Committee./Work Group.
  
  
•  Systems Collaboration Resources (.doc)
  This resource is a compilation of resource websites that focus on collaboration and building partnerships.
   
•  Interagency Committee Presentation (.ppt)
  This PowerPoint discusses the importance of establishing an Interagency Committee and how an Interagency Committee can impact systems' change.
   
•  Effective Collaboration Strategies with Veterans Programs (.doc)
  This document is a composite of effective strategies and practices for working with Veterans programs.
   
•  2006 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Activities Chart (.doc)
  This chart contains a compilation of activities Navigators were involved in for NDEAM in 2006.
   
•  2007 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Activities Chart (.doc)
  This chart contains a compilation of activities Navigators were involved in for NDEAM in .
   
 DPN Marketing Brochure (.pdf)
This tri-fold brochure provides information about the role of the Disability Program Navigator. This brochure helps explain the DPN Initative and the role of the Navigator. Navigators can use this brochure when conducting outreach to mandated and non-mandated partners of the One-Stop Career Center system.


• Maturity Model Resources (.doc)
  This document contains resources applicable to the four categories of the Maturity Model and is meant to assist states in understanding the components involved with the phases of the Maturity Model.
   
• Time Management – Lessons Learned (.doc)
  This document contains strategies and guidance from three different individuals, in three different DPN Projects, on how to manage one’s time to ensure effective performance.