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.
- c. Goals, Priorities, and Strategies
Section 101(a)(15) and (23) of the Rehabilitation Act require VR agencies to describe the goals and priorities of the State in carrying out the VR and Supported Employment programs. The goals and priorities are based on (1) the most recent CSNA, including any updates; (2) the State’s performance under the performance accountability measures of Section 116 of WIOA; and (3) other available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program, including any reports received from the SRC and findings and recommendations from monitoring activities conducted under Section 107 of the Rehabilitation Act. VR agencies must—
- c. Goals, Priorities, and Strategies
c. 1. Describe how the SRC and the VR agency jointly developed and agreed to the goals and priorities and any revisions; and
Current Narrative:
State Plan Development Meetings: WSRC initiated regular check-in’s for DSHS/DVR State Plan in July 2023 and met monthly with DSHS/DVR Policy & Strategies team in August through December 2023 and January and February 2024.
WSRC August Quarterly Meeting– August 10, 2023: WSRC held a workshop to solicit feedback on goals and priorities from council members, staff, and community partners.
DVR In-Service – October 24-25, 2023: WSRC Director co-presented at this event with DSHS/DVR Policy & Strategies team to provide an overview of state plan process and gather feedback from DSHS/DVR staff and community partners.
State Plan Public Forum Planning: WSRC and DSHS/DVR Policy & Strategies team met weekly from September to mid-December to plan the public forum, which was held on January 17, 2024. WSRC facilitated the online meeting and the Director co-presented with DSHS/DVR Policy & Strategies managers.
State Plan Public Comment: WSRC and DSHS/DVR jointly monitored public comments received on the Plan and proposed revisions to the Plan, as appropriate.