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. N. ii. I. The Provision of Extended Services for a Period Not to Exceed 4 Years; and
Current Narrative:
To meet the needs of individuals with the most significant disabilities, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) collaborates and contracts with approximately 190 private, non–profit Community Rehabilitation Programs across the state of Florida. Contracts were recently revised to allow any qualified program to provide Supported Employment services, which is anticipated to increase the capacity for these programs to provide these services.
VR has increased its focus on youth services and has expanded several options designed to help youth achieve employment outcomes. These options allow youth to gain a variety of skills and exposure to multiple career options. VR has initiated a process to allow youth to begin receiving services at 15 years old.
VR participates as a partner in:
• High School High Tech programs in Florida’s schools
• Third Party Cooperative agreements with local school districts
• Project Search
• On–the–Job Training Opportunities
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) presents VR with the opportunity to provide Extended Services to youth for up to four years, as necessary, and funds permit. VR is now authorized to provide supported employment services up to 24 months if necessary. Additional opportunities available for youth are described in the goals and plans section.