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. 3. Programs Carried Out by the Under Secretary for Rural Development of the United States Department of Agriculture;
Current Narrative:
Colorado AgrAbility
The Colorado AgrAbility Project promotes success in agriculture for people with disabilities or other physical challenges and their families. Colorado AgrAbility is part of a nationwide network of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs begun through the 1990 Farm Bill. Colorado AgrAbility works in collaboration with Colorado State University and Goodwill Industries of Denver. The goal of the National AgrAbility Project is to inform, educate, and assist farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and their families with disabilities, so they can continue to have successful careers in agriculture. DVR counselors who serve clients within Colorado’s rural communities work closely with the AgrAbility Project to assist individuals in maintaining successful agricultural employment. Jointly, DVR and AgrAbility staff assess agricultural work sites and tasks, determine and explore adaptive equipment and other services, provide services to clients, and train and follow up with individuals to assure their success. Additionally, DVR and AgrAbility jointly provide information, including workshops, to farmers, ranchers and family members with disabilities and other pertinent individuals who would benefit from this information.