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2 Year Modification

Plan: Florida PYs 2022-2023 (Mod)
Unified Plan U

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Blind)

Narrative: h. 2.

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  • Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Blind)

    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:

    __________

    [13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA

    • h. Interagency Cooperation

      Describe how the designated State unit will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering each of the following programs to develop opportunities for competitive integrated employment, to the greatest extent practicable:

h. 2. The State agency responsible for providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities; and

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

The APD is responsible for providing unique services and programs to individuals with cognitive disabilities via the State Medicaid Plan under Title XIX of Social Security. They support these individuals and their families with living, learning, and working in the community. FDBS collaborates with APD on reciprocal referrals for individuals who are blind/visually impaired and have cognitive disabilities. APD case managers work with VR counselors during IEP meetings to ensure there is no duplication of services for students who are dual clients of both agencies.