Alliance for Full Participation

Across the nation, AFP's state teams are measuring how well their state performs in relation to the policies, practices and strategies that increase competive employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabiliites using a scorecard created under the guidance of AFP's Advisory Council.  The scorecard, based in the industry's leading practices, measures key process, policy and programmatic areas essential to building an environment that supports employment growth.  The answers to the questions on the scorecard will help state teams identify priorities, set goals, and outline strategies for doubling their states' rate of employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

"While we ask each team to take a thoughtful, collaborative approach to completing the scorecard, exactly what that process looks like varies from state to state" said Karen Flippo, AFP state team coordinator.   "Some states begin with a facilated meeting to hash out their scores.  Oregon sent members a copy of the scorecard and asked each to rate the state.  The results were compiled and then in a face-to-face meeting, team members discussed and resolved differences in ratings."    Oregon's completed scorecard shows the results of their process--it provides a clear assessment of the state's current situations and clearly identifies priorities and areas for growth.  Iowa created a survey, and completed the Iowa State Team scorecard based on the responses.  New Hampshire's State Team scorecard shows several areas of strength, and a few key areas for focus.