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
n. 1. Specify the State's goals and priorities for funds received under section 603 of the Rehabilitation Act for the provision of supported employment services
Current Narrative:
The Division has remained committed to assuring that individuals and youth with most significant disabilities receive supported employment services when this is appropriate. An Individual Plan of Employment (IPE) is developed that describes the services provided, the need for extended services, if appropriate, and an assurance that the individual has been able to make an informed choice in the provision of these services and the goal itself.
Priorities for supported employment are services to individuals who need intensive supported employment services because of the nature and severity of their disabilities. In addition to being blind or having low vision, consumers, with a most significant disability, may also have a secondary disability such as mental illness, traumatic brain injury, cognitive deficits or a physical disability.
For PY2020 and 2021 Maine DBVI seeks to increase engagement with our Community Rehabilitation Providers as well as Progressive Employment opportunities for youth with most significant disabilities, including work experiences, in an effort to increase employment placements in career pathways requiring supported employment and secure successful employment. This should increase capacity for supported employment with our adult population. DBVI will seek to provide at least one work experience for all youth (including youth with most significant disabilities) prior to graduation from High School and, where appropriate, will provide supported employment.