5.5.1 Formal Assessment

A formal assessment is the process of establishing the:

Extent and severity of any disabilities or other conditions (e.g., domestic violence, learning needs, need to care for disabled child) that may interfere with normal functioning in an employment setting or with an individual's ability to meet W-2 Wisconsin Works program requirements;

Effect of a disability or other potential Barrier Something that acts to hinder or restrict employment opportunities. on the Individual's capacity to obtain and maintain Unsubsidized Employment Employment for which a W-2 agency provides no subsidy to the employer, including self-employment and entrepreneurship. There are three placement types under this definition: Case Management Follow-up (CMF), Case Management Follow-up Plus (CMF+), and Case Management Underemployed (CMU) , participate in employment-related activities (e.g., work training activities or education), or otherwise meet W-2 program requirements;

Need for supportive services, accommodations, auxiliary aids, or communication assistance;

Conditions under which the person is capable of employment or employment related activities;

Need to make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities; and

Appropriateness of specific assignments in the W-2 program.

The formal assessment process may include gathering information about the participant from one or more qualified assessment agencies or individuals.