(a) The commissioner, in consultation with the developmental disabilities advisory council, shall establish a plan to increase employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:

1. (1) identification of strategies to increase competitive employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, including students transitioning from educational programs;
2. (2) data concerning job retention among individuals with developmental disabilities and the identification of strategies to increase job retention;
3. (3) identification of models of integrated employment promoting, to the greatest extent possible, individuals with developmental disabilities working alongside individuals without disabilities, including considerations of ability levels, critical life transitions and appropriate options;
4. (4) strategies for assisting individuals in transitioning from sheltered workshop programs to competitive employment;
5. (5) partnerships with business communities and senior services to assist in increasing the availability of competitive employment for older adults;
6. (6) identification of means to assist individuals with significant behavioral or medical needs in preparing for and moving towards integrated employment;
7. (7) technical assistance, compliance and transition assistance procedures for existing providers who seek to transition to competitive and/or integrated employment models; and
8. (8) assessments of funding and necessary supports for individuals and providers.