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
- o. State's Strategies
Describe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):
- o. State's Strategies
o. 8. A. Achieve goals and priorities by the State, consistent with the comprehensive needs assessment;
Current Narrative:
LRS will be conducting a strategic planning session in 2022 and the results of the triennial needs assessment that was conducted will be reviewed. At that time, LRS will update its strategic plan, and develop goals, priorities, and strategies to address the needs identified. The strategies were also reviewed by the LRC in order for them to participate and give feedback. These strategies will support collaborative efforts, identify initiatives needed, determine funding requests, and improve services to consumers with disabilities. Staff members will be appointed to coordinate and conduct activities to achieve identified goals and strategies.