Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by sections 101(a) and 606 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA.
- b. Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA).
Section 101(a)(15), (17), and (23) of the Rehabilitation Act require VR agencies to provide an assessment of:
- b. Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA).
b. 1. C. Individuals with disabilities served through other components of the workforce development system; and
Current Narrative:
From the comprehensive needs assessment, MVR identified the following services as necessary to meet the key needs of individuals with disabilities served through other components of the statewide workforce development system:
- job search assistance
- labor market information
- resume assistance
- case management
- assessment
- individual planning and referral
- educational attainment
- work experiences
- apprenticeships
- customized employment
- support services such as uniforms, steel toed boots, equipment, etc.
- skills development and training
- computer skills training
- transportation assistance
- rehabilitation technology
- hiring and recruiting events
Individuals with disabilities expressed the need for a seamless workforce system. A system that allows for coordination, collaboration, and cooperation across agencies. They do not wish the inconvenience of navigating multiple entry points to obtain services. Through Missouri’s Public Workforce System, the identified services above can be provided through co-locations among other service delivery avenues. MVR has several offices co-located in Missouri Job Centers.
When individuals with disabilities apply for vocational rehabilitation services and are not financially eligible, MVR refers them to other components of Missouri’s workforce development system. Individuals providing the services are representatives from the Office of Workforce Development, Missouri Job Centers, and other WIOA program partners.