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2 Year Modification

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

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Blind)

Narrative: h. 3.

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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. 3. The State agency responsible for providing mental health services.

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

DCF oversees substance abuse and mental health programs/providers in the state. FDBS collaborates with DCF to outline the roles and responsibilities of each partner to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. DCF provides training on service integration for persons battling substance abuse and/or mental health issues.

FDBS works in conjunction with the FRCB to review, analyze and advise the Division on its performance of responsibilities under Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The Blind Services Foundation of Florida is also a key partner with FDBS. The Foundation’s purpose is to serve as a Direct Support Organization to FDBS and individuals with visual impairments living in Florida. The Foundation receives proceeds from the Biker’s Care license tags and uses funds to support programs within FDBS, conduct activities, and initiate developmental projects for the benefit of Floridians who are blind or visually impaired.