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
- 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. State's Strategies
o. 6. Strategies to improve the performance of the State with respect to the performance accountability measures under section 116 of WIOA
Current Narrative:
The FDBS uses the Aware case management system to collect and track data on performance accountability measures, including the MSGs. The FDBS automated the process of uploading Aware case management system job-ready client data to the DVR Ability Works Job Portal; thus, enabling the upload into the TAP. Various employers throughout the state use TAP to search for qualified applicants. Employment Placement Specialists and VR counselors assist clients in uploading their resumes to TAP to ensure individuals with disabilities have access to the state workforce system. This process should increase the exposure of job-ready clients to potential employers. The strategic plan defines the strategies/activities designed to affect performance outcomes and help other components of the workforce development system in assisting individuals with disabilities. The Statewide Business Consultant and Employment Placement Specialist seek businesses/employers daily that have vacancies and need people to fill their positions. FDBS’s goal is to collaborate with as many businesses representing various arenas of the workforce to increase employment opportunities for clients.
The vision of House Bill (HB) 1507 aims to create a more unified workforce education and economic development system to improve Floridian’s lives. It seeks increased collaboration and cooperation among state business and education communities and aims to address fundamental gaps in access to quality training. FDBS will work with workforce partners to:
• Develop an integrated data system;
• Expand workforce training across sectors; and
• Enhance workforce services by helping job seekers access information about in-demand occupations