Acronyms
A U.S. civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in employment
What is the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
A form that includes information such as “what is important to/important for me” and “what do people like and admire about me”
What is the Person Centered Form (PCF)
The year the ADA was signed into law
When is 1990
The minimum wage in Minnesota in 2025
What is $11.13 per hour
A document that summarizes qualifications, skills, and work experience for employers
What is a resume
A federal program providing tax incentives to employers who hire individuals from groups facing significant barriers to employment.
What is the WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit)
A form which lists various health and personal safety needs and whether or not the person can deal with them on their own
What is the Self Management Assessment (SMA)
The year Accord was founded (when it was known as CIP)
When is 1971
The minimum wage in Minnesota in 2026
What is $11.14
Something that employers run to verify information and ensure workplace safety
What is a background check
A state program by DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development) that reimburses small-to-medium sized businesses for costs of providing reasonable accommodations
What is the ERAF (Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund)
A running document of the person supported’s outcomes throughout their employment journey
What is a Coordinated Services and Support Plan Addendum (CSSPA)
The date Minnesota Paid Family Leave goes into effect
When is January 1st, 2026
The number of MA recipients in MN in 2025
What is 1.3 million
A document that conveys interest in a position and highlights relevant qualifications
What is a cover letter
A Minnesota Medicaid program providing home and community-based services to children and adults with disabilities who prefer to live in the community
What is a CADI Waiver
A document including descriptive writing about interviews, life activities, themes, etc.
What is a Customized Employment Plan (CEP)
The year Vocational Rehabilitation Services was signed into law
When is 1920
The Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount for non-blind SSDI recipients in 2025
What is $1,620
A modification to a job, work environment, or application process that allows a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions or apply for a job
What is a reasonable accommodation
A statewide initiative and partnership between Minnesota state agencies including DHS, DEED, and MDE to improve employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities
What is E1MN
A person-centered tool that explores an individual's personal goals, dreams, values, and quality of life to ensure services are truly supportive, informing personalized care plans and evaluating service quality from the person's perspective
What is a Personal Outcome Measures (POM)
The year the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund was launched by DEED
When is 2023
What is the Trial Work Period Threshold for SSDI recipients in 2025
What is $1,160
A type of skill that isn't tied to a specific job but can be applied across different roles, industries, and work environments
What are transferable skills