Narrative: a. 2.

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 support of the program’s goals and priorities. MVR agrees to comply with the SRC’s recommendations to work on the goals and priorities and update the SRC at quarterly meetings about its performance.

Response to SRC recommendation 4: 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 recommendation 5: MVR appreciates the SRC’s recognition of its efforts to address the challenges that arose from the coronavirus pandemic. MVR expanded its services to individuals with disabilities by adding remote and virtual service options. Staff realized the importance of maintaining client engagement when in-person meetings were not advisable. They quickly adapted to virtual service delivery ensuring clients continued to receive quality services.

Response to SRC recommendation 6: MVR agrees with the SRC that it should continue its efforts of hiring individuals with disabilities. It currently has several strategies to address this priority area and have additional plans to expand this recruitment through the work of the Diversity Team.

Response to SRC recommendations 7: MVR will work on negotiating the performance accountability measures under section 116 of WIOA. We appreciate your support of the expected levels of performance submitted to Rehabilitation Services Administration. We will provide an update on the final performance measures once negotiated.

Response to SRC recommendations 8: MVR will continue to work on increasing quality employment outcomes, developing and maintaining strong partnerships with other agencies and providing effective employment services.

Response to SRC recommendation 9: MVR appreciates the SRC’s feedback on and approval of the annual report. We are proud of the positive consumer satisfaction results and will continue sharing the feedback with staff and utilizing it to improve service delivery.

Response to SRC recommendation 10: MVR appreciates the Council’s involvement in developing priorities for the upcoming program year in addition to our goals and strategies. We will present the program’s progress during upcoming meetings. We are proud of the culture that we have established with support from the Council.

Response to SRC recommendation 11: MVR values and agrees with SRC’s recommendations on proposed administrative rule and policy changes. Public hearing feedback was shared with the Council, and MVR appreciates the SRC’s interest in the hearings and comments received. MVR will continue to present information on hearing decisions and work with the Council on assessing the need for hearing officer positions.

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.