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. 2. N. i. Specify the State's Goals and Priorities for Funds Received Under Section 603 of the Rehabilitation Act for the Provision of Supported Employment Services.
Current Narrative:
In an effort to increase employment opportunities for individuals with the most significant disabilities, including youth with the most significant disabilities, Title IV monies are available to all counselors when planning services for individuals who will require supported employment and extended services in order to obtain and maintain competitive and integrated employment.
DES/Rehabilitation Services has placed a priority on increasing the employment opportunities for individuals requiring supported employment services.
• 994 individuals received services utilizing Title VI funds during FFY 2015.
• 208 individuals obtained successful employment outcomes as a result of supported employment services in FFY 2015.
• 3,171 Individualized Plans for Employment (IPEs) were implemented in FFY 2015.