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- 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
p. 1. A. Identify the strategies that contributed to the achievement of the goals
Current Narrative:
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of or factors that impeded the achievement of the PY 2018 Goals and Priorities established by MVR and the State Rehabilitation Council were as follows:
Goal 1: Increase the number of employment outcomes for youth with disabilities.
Evaluation of Progress: Goal met.
The number of employment outcomes for youth with disabilities at the end of:
PY 2017: 1,839; PY 2018: 1,858
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of Goal 1:
1. Developed joint training activities with MVR, school and CRP staff. Training will be focused on improving services and outcomes for students with disabilities.
2. Expanded pre-employment transition services statewide.
3. Coordinated services with workforce development programs that target youth.
4. Expanded IPS services to target youth with disabilities receiving services from DMH.
5. Provided opportunities for youth in identified workforce job-driven training programs and STEM degree/certificate programs.
Goal 2: Increase competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals with ASD.
Evaluation of Progress: Goal met.
The number of employment outcomes for individuals with ASD at the end of:
PY 2017: 420; PY 2018: 442
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of Goal 2:
1. Developed and maintained close working relationships with state and local partners (e.g., Department of Mental Health, WIOA partners, Centers for Independent Living, CRPs, etc.) to maximize resources and develop appropriate services and support systems.
2. Coordinated joint training activities for MVR counselors and direct services CRP staff to improve services and outcomes for clients with ASD.
3. Developed capacity of regional specialists.
4. Expanded specialized employment services for individuals with ASD.
Goal 3: Expand services for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness receiving Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services.
Evaluation of Progress: Goal met.
The number of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness receiving IPS service authorizations (open/closed) at the end of:
PY 2017: 1,601; PY 2018: 1,705
Strategies that contributed to the achievement of Goal 3:
1. Trained staff on IPS evidence-based practices.
2. Trained staff using Motivational Interviewing.
3. Collaborated with DMH-BH on the implementation of evidence-based practices.
4. Increased the number and service capacity of IPS providers in the state.
5. Explored integration of evidence-based practices/fidelity into other CRP/MVR services.
6. Expanded services to include youth with disabilities.