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. vii. Strategies for Assisting Other Components of the Statewide Workforce Development System in Assisting Individuals with Disabilities.
Current Narrative:
In addition to the individual agency initiatives outlined in this plan, DWS and USOR maintain a cooperative agreement to assist job seekers with disabilities to obtain employment through the CTW program. This program offers a specific and targeted way for both agencies to connect clients with disabilities to employment. The CTW employment specialists from both agencies are well versed in labor-market information, job-preparation tools, accommodation resources and job-development strategies. The CTW staff work collaboratively with primary counselors from both agencies to identify the level of service needed by the job seeker, provide support available and ensure employment goals and outcomes are met. In addition, USOR employs six benefits specialists who provide assistance and consultation to Social Security beneficiaries. One of the benefits specialists is funded by DWS to serve mutual clients