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
j. 1. D. Who have been served through other components of the statewide workforce development system; and
Current Narrative:
Respondents from other components of the statewide workforce investment system were given survey links to complete the survey online.
Needs identified by respondents included transportation; benefit planning; job coaching; post- employment services; transition from school to work; assistive technology devices/services; and job placement.
The primary barriers identified by respondents included the lack of medical insurance/care; adjustment to disability; fear of losing government benefits; lack of public resources; lack of employer acceptance of an individual’s disability; and the lack of transportation.
Fifty percent of LRS employees responding noted that they are satisfied or very satisfied when working with the American Job Centers (AJCs). Thirty-eight percent noted that they have not worked with an AJC. Thirty nine percent used an AJC in the last month to access/provide services to individuals with disabilities. Eighteen percent utilized the AJC in the last three months. Seventy-four percent of staff are familiar with services available through their local AJC.