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. Coordination with Education Officials
- 2. Information on the Formal Interagency Agreement with the State Educational Agency with Respect To:
- O. State's StrategiesDescribe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):
- O. State's Strategies
- 2. Information on the Formal Interagency Agreement with the State Educational Agency with Respect To:
- d. Coordination with Education Officials
d. 2. O. ii. How a Broad Range of Assistive Technology Services and Devices Will Be Provided to Individuals with Disabilities at Each Stage of the Rehabilitation Process and on a Statewide Basis.
Current Narrative:
VIDDRS will work collaboratively with VIUCEDD to facilitate opportunities for VR consumers to have access to AT services. VIDDRS recognizes the importance of technology in the business world. The full utilization of AT services and devices are needed to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their full potential. VIDDRS will continue to provide these services through our partnership with local vendors as required to facilitate achievement of client goals.Elgible persons with disabilities in the Virgin Islands receive devices from the Medical Assistance Program. This includes visual aids, prosthetic and other devices to improve mobility. Under the VIUCEDD persons may qualify to receive interest loans to purchase assistive technology. The local telephone company also provides telephone services for the hearing impaired and the eldery population.