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
j. 1. C. Who have been unserved or underserved by the VR program;
Current Narrative:
Needs identified by unserved/underserved respondents were much the same as those who identified themselves as being a minority. These individuals can be living in rural areas, not have a significant disability, and/or not meet LRS’ economic need criteria. CRPs were identified as being needed in rural areas to assist individuals in preparing for and obtaining employment. Transportation also continues to be a need in rural communities.
LRS Employee Survey respondents indicated the most common unserved and underserved populations to be individuals located in rural areas with limited to no access to transportation or public support services; diverse populations; individuals with a mental illness; and individuals with disabilities needing services to retain/maintain current employment.
LRS will develop strategies to address the identified needs in collaboration with the State’s Department of Corrections, Department of Health, Department of Transportation and other partners. LRS will also assess the current economic need criteria to determine if changes can be made in an effort to provide more services to those individuals who are not currently being served.