Located in:
- 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:
The following is a summary of the input and recommendations made from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Recommendations are transmitted to LRS both verbally at LRC meetings and in writing throughout the year by committee reports and the LRC minutes.
LRS appreciates the input, partnership, and ongoing dialogue with LRC throughout the year, and will continue to provide updates to the LRC on progress made toward implementation of recommendations.
LRC Input: The LRC commends the collaboration LRS has demonstrated with providers/partners and the improvement of service delivery as evident in the state plan materials and policies in a number of areas benefiting Louisiana citizens with disabilities.
Recommendation: The LRC recommended that LRS continue educating parents and the public about the benefits of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
Response: LRS accepted the recommendation. Counselors continue to attend Transition fairs, IEP meetings and other events at the schools throughout the state and provide information about the benefits of Pre-ETS.
Recommendation: The LRC suggested that LRS counselors share information on high demand jobs with clients by watching the labor market closely and adjust the list of high demand occupations as needed to remain current.
Response: LRS accepted the recommendation. The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) updates the high demand occupations list regularly and counselors access this information to share with clients when providing vocational guidance and counseling to aid them in making an informed choice about their career goal.
Recommendation: The LRC recommended that LRS consider posting online a list of CRP vendors by regions.
Response: LRS rejected the Council’s recommendation. LRS does not have system software to efficiently keep an updated statewide vendor list online.