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. P. i. I. Identify the Strategies That Contributed to the Achievement of the Goals.
Current Narrative:
Goal 1: Improve the accountability and performance of service providers.
Evaluation of Progress: Not yet achieved.
Factors that impeded the achievement of the above goal in FY2015:
This goal is part of MVR’s continuous improvement process. MVR will always strive to improve the performance and accountability of CRPs for the benefit of MVR consumers. After the implementation of the AWARE case management system, MVR initiated a reporting program that will aid in tracking performance.
Goal 2: Increase employment outcomes for individuals with ASD.
Evaluation of Progress: Goal met.
The number of employment outcomes for individuals with ASD at the end of:
FY2011: 121, FY2012: 136, FY2013: 169, FY2014: 209, FY2015: 292.
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of Goal 2 in FY2015:
1. Developed and maintained close working relationships with state and local partners (e.g., Department of Mental Health, WIOA partners, Independent Living Centers, CRPs, etc.) to maximize resources and develop appropriate services and support systems.
2. Coordinated joint training activities for MVR counselors and direct services CRP staff to improve services and outcomes for clients with ASD.
3. Developed capacity of regional specialists.
4. Expanded specialized employment services for individuals with ASD.
Goal 3: Increase the number of employment outcomes of transition–age consumers.
Evaluation of Progress: Goal met.
The number of transition–age consumers reaching employment outcomes in:
FY2011: 1,636, FY2012: 1,556, FY2013: 1,535, FY2014: 1,640, FY2015: 1,753.
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of Goal 2 in FY2015:
1. The ad hoc Transition Team developed joint training activities with MVR, school and CRP staff. Training focused on improving services and outcomes for students with disabilities.
2. MVR continued to promote the development of partnering activities with school districts and CRPs to provide community–based transition services and opportunities for students with disabilities.
3. Continued emphasis on transition students entering postsecondary education programs.
4. Increased the utilization of Missouri Connections with transition consumers.
5. Identified current practices through MVR surveys and data.