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- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
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
- a. Input of State Rehabilitation Council
All agencies, except for those that are independent consumer-controlled commissions, must describe the following:
- a. Input of State Rehabilitation Council
a. 2. The designated State unit's response to the Council’s input and recommendations; and
Current Narrative:
Response to SRC recommendation 1: MVR is pleased that the SRC is in support of MVR’s services portion of the Combined State Plan.
Response to SRC recommendation 2: MVR is pleased that the SRC recognizes our commitment to supporting WIOA initiatives and our desire to work with other components of the statewide workforce development system in improving competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals, including youth and students, with disabilities.
Response to SRC recommendation 3: MVR appreciates the SRC’s recognition of its work on the program’s goals and priorities. MVR agrees to comply with the SRC’s recommendations to continue its work on the goals and priorities and update the SRC at quarterly meetings about its performance.
Response to SRC recommendation 4: MVR appreciates the SRC’s support of the goal to increase employment outcomes for individuals with ASD, and it will keep the SRC informed on the continued progress toward reaching this goal.
Response to SRC recommendation 5: MVR agrees with the SRC that waiting lists are undesirable and have many negative effects on individuals with disabilities. It will continue to implement cost effective practices and conserve funds so that more individuals can receive services. MVR looks forward to working with the SRC on strategies to reduce or eliminate the waiting list and will provide updates at each Council meeting.
Response to SRC recommendations 6: MVR respects the SRC’s feedback on its proposal to discontinue sharing 50% of the cost for sign language interpreters, real-time captioning and note-taking for VR-eligible students with institutions of higher education. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008, IHEs are responsible for the provision of these types of accommodations. However, after receiving feedback from the Council, public hearings and other stakeholders, MVR has re-evaluated its proposal and will continue sharing 50% of the cost for sign language interpreters, real-time captioning and note-taking services.
Response to SRC recommendations 7 and 8: MVR will work on establishing baselines for the performance accountability measures under section 116 of WIOA. It will continue to work on increasing quality employment outcomes, developing and maintaining strong partnerships with other agencies and providing effective employment services.
MVR expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation for the excellent assistance from the SRC this year. The SRC has been extremely active and helpful with reviewing, analyzing and advising MVR on its performance. MVR looks forward to working with the SRC in the future to continue serving individuals with disabilities.