Narrative: d. 2. L. ii.

Goal 1 To increase successful closures for DVR clients from 1200 in 2016 and 1300 in 2017, thereby substantially improving employment outcomes for DVR clients in Maine. Employment outcomes and goals from 2017 through 2018 will be impacted by the change in serving more youth in school. Initially, it is believed that DVR may see a decrease in their overall employment outcomes, as DVR will not realize successful outcomes from these in school youth for a few years. In addition, with the focus of DVR’s resources put toward school youth, there may be fewer VR resources for adults with significant disabilities. Goal 2 To serve all individuals with the most significant disabilities in a timely manner, which means determining eligibilities within 60 days and developing plans for employment for all consumers within the new 90 day time frame. DVR will continue to maintain no wait list for those individuals in categories 1 and 2, and will monitor the ability to again serve those in category 3 in the future. Goal 3 To ensure that individuals with disabilities who may be unserved or underserved or who have minority status have access to DVR services. Goal 4 Maine DVR will partner with the larger workforce development system to improve opportunities and access for DVR clients as measured annually by documented collaborative activities, technical assistance, and training. Goal 5 Maine DVR will partner with Adult Education, the SWB, and the larger workforce development system to incorporate and apply the new rules related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).