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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:
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[13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA
- l. State Goals and Priorities
The designated State unit must:
- l. State Goals and Priorities
l. 1. Identify if the goals and priorities were jointly developed and agreed to by the State VR agency and the State Rehabilitation Council, if the State has a Council, and jointly agreed to any revisions
Current Narrative:
(l) State Goals and Priorities
FDBS worked jointly with the FRCB to develop the goals outlined in this plan and the strategic plan. FDBS based its goals and priorities for operating the VR and Supported Employment Programs on analysis of the CSNA, feedback from the FRCB, client satisfaction survey, and the performance accountability measures outlined in section 116 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. By prioritizing the goals described below, FDBS strives to ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success. FDBS utilizes various strategies to provide equal access for clients, increase the number of employers hiring clients, generate program awareness, and strengthen infrastructure.
FDBS aligned the goals supporting the vocational rehabilitation and supported employment programs with the Florida Department of Education’s strategic plan goals but has specific objectives for these programs. These goals are 1) Highest Student Achievement; 2) Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access; 3) Skilled Workforce and Economic Development; and 4) Quality Efficient Services.
Goal 1.0 Highest Client Achievement
Objective: Coordinate and secure high-quality training, education, work experiences, and partnerships that create opportunities for blind and visually impaired Floridians to obtain and maintain independence, post-secondary education credentials, and successful employment outcomes.
Goal 2.0 Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
Objective: Create a comprehensive service delivery system that fosters accessibility and provides positive experiences for blind and visually impaired Floridians enabling them to matriculate from school/training to work. Improve outreach methods to reach more consumers, advocates, providers, employers and other stakeholders.
Goal 3.0 Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
Objective: Assist blind and visually impaired Floridians with obtaining, maintaining and advancing in competitive integrated employment.
Goal 4.0 Quality Efficient Services
Objective: Create an accountable and exemplary division workforce that ensures high-quality services.