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
p. 1. B. Describe the factors that impeded the achievement of the goals and priorities
Current Narrative:
The global pandemic of PY-2019 and PY-2020 contributed to the downward trend in overall referrals to the Vocational Rehabilitation program. Vocational Rehabilitation staff adjusted to various local restrictions by using alternative methods of contacting clients and stakeholders. This included virtual contacts, phone contacts, social distancing, etc. Staff trainings and meetings were conducted virtually, including the VR Counselor Academy series.