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
- l. State Goals and Priorities
The designated State unit must:
- l. State Goals and Priorities
l. 2. Identify the goals and priorities in carrying out the VR and Supported Employment programs
Current Narrative:
The DSA divisions of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) have identified the goals and priorities in carrying out the VR and Supported Employment programs for PY 2022 and PY 2023 .
Goal 1: Deliver quality opportunities for employment, independent living and economic self- sufficiency to Oklahomans with disabilities
Priorities
- Increase consumer access to affordable assistive technology (AT) to help remove barriers to employment. (DVR/SBVI)
- Increase number of blind and visually impaired employed in state government by 10%. (SBVI)
- Increase consumer access to affordable assistive technology (AT) to help remove barriers to employment. (SBVI)
- Conduct employer informational meetings on assistive technology in the workplace. (SBVI)
Goal 2: Services to Students and Youth with Disabilities
Priorities
- Expand and improve vocational rehabilitation services, including Pre-ETS for students with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to postsecondary education and/or employment, and improve coordination with state and local secondary and postsecondary educational entities.
- Provide supported employment services to youth and other individuals with the most significant disabilities who require extended support to achieve and maintain an employment outcome.
Goal Area 3: Create and leverage partnerships to maximize resources that reflect the needs of consumers with disabilities
Priorities:
Effectively engage and work with all community partners such as Workforce, Higher education, State executive branch, etc., who have common interests and goals related to employment to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes.