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
- o. State's Strategies
Describe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):
- o. State's Strategies
o. 7. Strategies for assisting other components of the statewide workforce development system in assisting individuals with disabilities
Current Narrative:
MVR will continue to work with OWD, which provides the statewide workforce development system services through the Missouri Job Centers in 14 workforce regions. MVR has appointed a state liaison to collaborate with OWD, and MVR staff serves as active members on all 14 local workforce development boards.
Through Memoranda of Understanding, MVR is an important referral source from job center partners for individuals with disabilities. MVR counselors visit various Missouri Job Centers (both full service sites and satellites) frequently to provide services to individuals in a timely fashion. MVR will work with partners in learning what services are available and how to capitalize on resources and processes already in place.
MVR is working closely with all of the WIOA partners in order to avoid duplication of services and provide the best services possible for consumers. Many teams, consisting of members from all of the partner programs, are meeting and developing methods to meet individuals’ needs.