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- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan* must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by WIOA:
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* Sec. 102(b)(D)(iii) of WIOA
d. 2. L. ii. Identify the Goals and Priorities in Carrying Out the Vr and Supported Employment Programs.
Current Narrative:
The goals below were jointly developed and agreed to by the agency and the State Rehabilitation Council. The SRC and the agency jointly reviewed the goals and jointly agreed to any revisions. These goals were developed after analysis of available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program including reports and recommendations from the SRC and the statewide needs assessment.
State Plan Goals PY 2018 and 2019
1. Continue to serve all eligible applicants and avoid an order of selection.
2. Maintain high levels of consumer satisfaction.
3. Expand and improve competitive, gainful employment opportunities for Alabamians with disabilities.
4. Improve services, outcomes and supports for Alabamians with the most significant disabilities.
5. Continue to expand and improve upon a variety of supported employment providers and approaches.