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
- c. Cooperative Agreements with Agencies Not Carrying Out Activities Under the Statewide Workforce Development System.
Describe interagency cooperation with and utilization of the services and facilities of agencies and programs that are not carrying out activities through the statewide workforce development system with respect to:
- c. Cooperative Agreements with Agencies Not Carrying Out Activities Under the Statewide Workforce Development System.
c. 4. Noneducational Agencies Serving Out-of-school Youth; and
Current Narrative:
The designated state unit maintains a close working relationship with the local Workforce Development Board’s Youth Programs, including the Youth Disability Employment Initiative. Two of the service providers have become Employment Networks so they can continue job retention services after WIOA services have ended. One of the providers is seeking CARF accreditation to become a community rehabilitation provider to better meet the needs of youth with disabilities.