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
n. 1. Specify the State's goals and priorities for funds received under section 603 of the Rehabilitation Act for the provision of supported employment services
Current Narrative:
ARS addresses the provision of supported employment services in Goal 5: ARS will increase the utilization of Community Rehabilitation and Supported Employment providers to achieve employment outcomes.
Priority – ARS will increase the effectiveness of current and new external Employment/Supported Employment providers.
Strategies – ARS will:
- Target individuals with the most significant disabilities to provide customized employment, supported employment, and other individualized services.
- Collaborate with qualified vendors, community partners, and employers to expand supported employment initiatives.
- Continue to partner with other state agencies to provide collaborative services to individuals with the most significant disabilities.
Priority – ARS will expand the availability of community employment providers and partner services that meet the needs of Arkansans with disabilities, including those requiring supported employment.
Strategies - ARS will:
- Develop a community employment advisory committee.
- Develop partnership resources with other state agencies, provider associations and advocacy organizations to expand employment opportunities, transportation access, funding for extended services, and/or wrap around services for individuals not on Medicaid waiver.