Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
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. 2. Identify the goals and priorities in carrying out the VR and Supported Employment programs
Current Narrative:
Priority: Competitive integrated employment
Goal: Increase competitive integrated employment opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with most significant disabilities, underserved populations, and individuals with additional barriers to employment.
Priority: Youth and students with disabilities
Goal: Increase opportunities for training and employment services for youth with disabilities.
Goal: Increase the provision of pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities.
Priority: Business engagement
Goal: Increase partnerships with businesses and government agencies to develop or expand work experiences, internships, and employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities.
Priority: Capacity building
Goal: Increase internal capacity and develop the program infrastructure needed to improve service delivery for VR participants and employers.
Goal: Increase collaboration with WIOA core and required program partners to integrate and expand services for individuals with disabilities.