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. viii. III. Overcome Identified Barriers Relating to Equitable Access to and Participation of Individuals with Disabilities in the State Vr Services Program and the State Supported Employment Services Program.
Current Narrative:
DORS has developed a Strategic Plan for 2014-2017. In order to achieve the best employment outcomes for students and adults with significant disabilities, DORS is committed to assuring a responsive, accountable agency structured to meet consumer needs, to support staff, to develop leadership, to enhance partnerships, and to take full advantage of the technology and resources of today and tomorrow. Strategic goals of the plan include the following:
- Goal 1. Organization structure evolves in supporting the success of consumers in a manner that reflects statutory and regulatory requirements, respect for consumer, and equitable working conditions for staff;
- Goal 2. Information technology further enhances administration of the VR and Supported Employment programs, provisions of services, and achievement of employment for students and adults with significant disabilities;
- Goal 3. Partnerships with Community Rehabilitation Providers are improved through enhanced monitoring practices and payment systems and rates; and
- Goal 4. Future agency leaders are recognized and developed.