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
- l. State Goals and Priorities
The designated State unit must:
- l. State Goals and Priorities
l. 3. C. Other available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program, including any reports received from the State Rehabilitation Council and findings and recommendations from monitoring activities conducted under section 107.
Current Narrative:
The 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.
Figure 10.13
Additional Standards Outlined in FDBS’s Long-Range Program Plan
| Approved Performance Measures | Approved Standard SFY 2019-2020 | Actual Numbers SFY 2019-2020 | Approved Standard SFY 2020-2021 | Actual SFY 2020-2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number/percent of rehabilitation customers gainfully employed at least 90 days (regardless of wage earned) | 747/68.3% | 888/63.16% | 747/68.3% | 822/59.83% |
| Number/percent rehabilitation customers placed in competitive employment (at or above minimum wage) | 654/64.3% | 881/99.21% | 654/ 64.3% | 814/99.03% |
| Projected average annual earnings of rehabilitation customers at placement | $16,500 | $23,588 | $16,500 | $26,911 |