Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Blind)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan [13] must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA:
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[13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA
j. 2. Identify the need to establish, develop, or improve community rehabilitation programs within the State; and
Current Narrative:
Response j.2:
DSB identifies and qualifies Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) and other service providers across the state to provide specialized Supported Employment and other job readiness, development, job customization, coaching, and work experience services, including Pre-Employment Transition services for students with a disability.
The agency provides on-going training and technical assistance related to issues of blindness to all CRPs who express an interest. Many CRPs are more familiar with supporting the needs for individuals with an intellectual disability, and there is often need for a much different approach in supporting the agency blind participants. Training is often needed to be refreshed as turn-over among CRP businesses is high. It is a challenge for this agency to secure skilled and effective CRP service providers across the state.