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. 1. The methods to be used to expand and improve services to individuals with disabilities
Current Narrative:
ARS addresses the methods to be used to expand/improve services in Goal 4: ARS will increase effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery.
Priority – ARS will determine effective methods to serve the underserved/unserved populations.
Strategies – ARS will:
- Work with WIOA partners to establish a common intake process that streamlines client application for services across partner programs.
- Collaborate with WIOA partners’ field staff statewide to provide information and awareness about vocational rehabilitation services.
- Host partners’ training conferences to provide education and resources available for potential clients.
- Partner with local Hispanic and Marshallese communities to increase awareness and availability of services.
- Collaborate with other partners to more effectively reach the deaf/hard of hearing community.
- Partner with the Centers for Independent Living to provide information about ARS services in the geographically underserved areas.