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
- l. State Goals and Priorities
The designated State unit must:
- l. State Goals and Priorities
l. 3. A. The most recent comprehensive statewide assessment, including any updates;
Current Narrative:
The goals and priorities were based on an analysis of needs identified in the comprehensive statewide needs assessment, the SRC recommendations and performance accountability measures identified in WIOA. The needs assessment identified the need for expanded services and outreach to youth with disabilities. After reviewing survey responses, strategies were developed for the following: (1) to utilize more web-based networks to reach more of this population who are tech-savvy and want to participate in services in more electronic methods; (2) to increase counselor presence statewide in the secondary education settings; (3) to provide more outreach to youth to make them aware of services available; (4) to collaborate with LDEs and LEAs to expand services provision; and (5) to increase quality CRPs and collaborative programs to serve youth and prepare them for and assist them in obtaining employment. Strategies were also developed to address needs identified such as lack of transportation, lack of providers for job readiness and job placement, and to provide additional training to staff to insure adequate knowledge to provide quality services.