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
p. 4. How the funds reserved for innovation and expansion (I&E) activities were utilized
Current Narrative:
I&E funds were used for a state-wide benefits counseling program. Through a collaborative effort with the Social Security Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Maximus, DVRS implemented a fee for service model to address consumer needs in New Jersey.
I&E funds were provided via a contract to JEVS HireAbility for business outreach and employment support to DVRS consumers with significant disabilities.
I&E funds were also used to provide services in three regional Deaf centers. These centers provide employment services to individuals who use ASL as their native language. The centers also house assistive technology for individuals with any degree of hearing loss.
I&E funds have been used for Pre-Employment Contracts for Summer Internships.
I&E funding continues to be used to support the State Rehabilitation Council and Statewide Independent Living Council activities.