Located in:
- 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:
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[13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA
k. 2. B. The Supported Employment Program; and
Current Narrative:
DSB conducted annual estimates for Federal Fiscal Year 2021. Needs Assessment results show that participants most needed job development and placement. These services are part of the Supported Employment contracts that DSB maintains with vendors and can be used to provide the essential services to DSB consumers as indicated in the needs assessment. DSB estimates it will serve 15 participants in supported employment, at a total cost of $120,000 ($8,000 per participant).
Update PY2022-2023: DSB estimates it will serve 5 participants in Supported Employment. DSB is working with the VRTAC-QE to develop training and guidance for staff to enhance the Supported Employment Program.