Located in:
- 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. Coordination with Education Officials
- 2. Information on the Formal Interagency Agreement with the State Educational Agency with Respect To:
- O. State's StrategiesDescribe 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
- 2. Information on the Formal Interagency Agreement with the State Educational Agency with Respect To:
- d. Coordination with Education Officials
d. 2. O. v. If Applicable, Plans for Establishing, Developing, or Improving Community Rehabilitation Programs Within the State.
Current Narrative:
BRS entered into contract agreements with non-profit CRPs in FFY17 for establishing, developing or improving CRP programs within the state, based on continued feedback on needed improvements to CRPs, to ensure capacity to serve VR consumers under the new employment service model, particularly those with the most significant disabilities. Funding under these contracts is used for building staff capacity and enhancing training to increase knowledge and skills of employment consultants. Several performance expectations for contracted CRPs are outlined in the contract agreements, including expectations to increase provision of SE services, improve timeliness of service delivery, and increase the quantity and quality of employment outcomes. VR continues to explore innovative strategies to address needed transition initiatives and services for individuals with the most significant disabilities as identified in the triennial needs assessment.