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. L. ii. Identify the Goals and Priorities in Carrying Out the Vr and Supported Employment Programs.
Current Narrative:
The goals and priorities for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services are as follows: Goal 1: Establish baselines and meet benchmarks for performance accountability measures of section 116 of WIOA. Goal 2: Increase the availability of Supported Employment (SE) services to youth and adults with significant disabilities. Goal 3: Improve public relations, marketing, information, outreach, and referrals. Goal 4: Increase collaboration with business that leads to increased employment outcomes. Goal 5: Expand and improve the transition services program. Goal 6: Develop and improve Community Rehabilitation Programs including the ARS Arkansas Career Training Institute (ACTI), as the service-delivery model at ACTI is converted from residential to non-residential. Goal 7: Improve training, resources, and continuing education. Goal 8: Improve ARS’s ability to act as a resource when assisting individuals with disabilities and employers in addressing accommodation needs. Goal 9: Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery for agency customers.