Peter Pike Email and Phone Number

Work as the Project Coordinator for Colorado Youth WINS, a Social Security Administration (SSA) national demonstration project, generating empirical evidence, based on both process and random-assignment evaluations, on the impacts of SSI waivers and enhanced coordination of services for youth with disabilities. This demonstration is testing a One-Stop Center service delivery system to assist youth with disabilities to successfully transition from school, which may include post-secondary education, to employment and economic self-sufficiency. This role includes: Managing day-to-day demonstration activities across four sites and coordinating federal, state and local organization partners within the workforce system network. Providing training and technical assistance on job development/employment for young adults with disabilities; SSA Title II (SSDI) and Title XVI (SSI) benefits and work incentives; and, disability sensitivity training.

Directed a demonstration project designed to support and sustain successful inclusion and employment of youth with developmental disabilities, ages 14-22, through services provided by the Jefferson County, Colorado workforce system. This project tested a youth-centered portfolio and created and evaluated training to increase familiarity of the resources available for youth with a developmental disability, in school, ages 14-21, entering the adult system

a U.S. Department of Education systems change grant to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities who receive public support. This project originally tested the feasibility of the Consumer Navigator (Disability Program Navigator) and now this position is replicated in over 40 states across the nation. Through Project WIN, Mr. Pike reviewed local, state and federal policy through a statewide Stakeholders Policy Forum and facilitated a statewide Consumer Advisory Committee. He also coordinated and provided training and technical assistance for the piloting of the Disability Program Navigator.