Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan* must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA:
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* Sec. 102(b)(D)(iii) of WIOA
d. 2. A. Consultation and Technical Assistance to Assist Educational Agencies in Planning for the Transition of Students with Disabilities from School to Post-school Activities, Including Vr Services;
Current Narrative:
• The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation Services and State Services for the Blind agree to share responsibility for ensuring that students with disabilities receive current information about their strengths, interests and preferences in order to make informed choices about integrated competitive employment prior to leaving school.
• MDE, Division of Special Education and VRS/SSB agree to share responsibility for ensuring that students with disabilities receive exposure to career information through Minnesota’s Internet System for Education and Employment Knowledge (ISEEK), Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) or other state supported sites. Information could include connections to postsecondary education training requirements, current labor market forecasts, and job outlook to assist the student in making informed choices about their futures.
• MDE, Division of Special Education and VRS/SSB will work together to implement career exploration and vocational skills development for transition–age students with disabilities.
• MDE, Division of Special Education and VRS/SSB agree to collaborate and promote transition to adult services through participation in existing councils, committees, and other workgroups within respective agencies.