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2 Year Modification

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

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Blind)

Narrative: o. 4.

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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

    • o. State's Strategies

      Describe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):

o. 4. The methods to be used to improve and expand VR services for students with disabilities, including the coordination of services designed to facilitate the transition of such students from school to postsecondary life (including the receipt of VR services, postsecondary education, employment, and pre-employment transition services)

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2020-2023

Current Narrative:

FDBS plans to increase participation in apprenticeships by working with businesses and employers to encourage sponsorship of registered apprenticeship programs, and marketing programs to youth/adults seeking vocational training experiences to increase on-the-job training opportunities. A credentialed apprenticeship program is under development. FDBS’s sponsored apprenticeship will lead to an industry certification for a Web Accessibility Specialist. The goal is to select three current clients to participate in this program in the initial implementation.

Another strategy FDBS expects to improve and expand services for students with disabilities is the creation and implementation of an Employment Skills Training Program at the Rehabilitation Center. The Rehabilitation Center provides employment training under the Pre-Employment Program (PEP) and Energize for Employment (EEP) programs. The PEP focuses on preparing clients for the workforce by training clients on interviewing, completing applications, professional presentation, etc. The EEP provides refreshers on skills obtained during the PEP.