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Plan: North Dakota PYs 2020-2023
Unified Plan U

Section: Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

Narrative: h. 3.

Published
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:

    __________

    [13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA

    • h. Interagency Cooperation

      Describe how the designated State unit will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering each of the following programs to develop opportunities for competitive integrated employment, to the greatest extent practicable:

h. 3. The State agency responsible for providing mental health services.

Current Narrative:

VR has a high level of collaboration with the DHS Behavioral Health division in the delivery of employment services to consumers who experience behavioral health issues.  VR provides employment services including SEP for individuals with mental illness with extended services provided through the Behavioral Health division’s funding.  VR is also involved as a team member for individuals involved in the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) program which allows for a smooth transition into VR SEP once those individuals have stabilized and are ready to pursue competitive integrated employment.