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- 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. P. ii. I. Identify the Strategies That Contributed to the Achievement of the Goals.
Current Narrative:
Evaluation of Achievements from Section N:
DVR achieved its goals in the Distribution of Title VI funds. Several strategies contributed to this success:
The entire award of Title VI-B dollars is distributed statewide to all DVR WDAs for the provision of SES.
DVR continued supplemental funding of SES to meet additional and needed demand.
DVR provides fee-for-service outcome based payments to non-profit and profit rehabilitation entities and other service providers for the provision of time-limited SES. When a DVR consumer clearly meets the requirements of the federal definition for supported employment, Title VI-B funds are used to purchase the employment support services necessary to achieve and sustain a successful integrated employment outcome.
Customized Employment is available for individuals who are considering supported employment with a recognized need for long-term support. The use of this model requires the service provider attain a certificate of customized employment training completion before services are authorized for purchase and the consumer meet customized employment criteria. DVR has developed service descriptions and associated fees
IPS model is available in more than 13 counties. The model is a systems-change approach to provide employment using evidence-based practice elements in the treatment of serious and persistent mental illness. DVR has developed service descriptions and associated fees. IPS in Wisconsin also incorporates learning collaborative which collects data, sets outcome goals, and provides ongoing technical assistance.
DVR continues to find partnership opportunities with DHS and DPI to continue outreach to transition students who may need supported employment. DVR will work with schools to offer work experiences to transition students while still in high school, ensuring a more hopeful employment path when reaching adulthood. DVR also developed and will continue to utilize a Youth OJT agreement to assist an employer in associated costs of training a youth in a job. DVR utilizes and trains staff to its Interagency agreement and Transition Action Guide between DVR/DPI/DHS to help students transition from school to work successfully.
DVR conducts regular collaborative meetings and activity with sources of long-term support including managed care organizations, self-directed managed care and county programs to facilitate referrals, service coordination and increase outcomes.
DVR works closely with the long-term care community to assist co-enrolled adults who seek integrated work opportunities in the community. This collaboration has included cross-training, local outreach, common policy instruction. DVR further has a Technical Assistance Guide for Adults seeking integrated employment.