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:
- G. Coordination with Employers(Formerly known as Attachment 4.8(b)(5)). Describe how the designated State unit will work with employers to identify competitive integrated employment and career exploration opportunities in order to facilitate the provision of:
- G. Coordination with Employers
- 2. Information on the Formal Interagency Agreement with the State Educational Agency with Respect To:
- d. Coordination with Education Officials
d. 2. G. i. Vr Services; and
Current Narrative:
IDVR has hired a Business Relations Liaison to help meet this new emphasis in WIOA. Additionally, IDVR will take advantage of Technical Assistance Center offerings to inform employer engagement efforts. IDVR will continue to coordinate business outreach efforts with the Idaho Department of Labor, and their business outreach team which serves as the central point of contact for WIOA coordinated business outreach activities.
IDVR will work with employers to provide general and customized technical assistance and support services to businesses and industries including:
- Work-based learning experiences
- Section 503 technical assistance for federal contractors and subcontractors
- Training employees with disabilities
- Promote awareness of disability-related obstacles and stigma reduction
- Linking business with state and federal financial incentives for supporting individuals with disabilities (e.g. Work Opportunity Tax Credit).
- Other customized training, consultation, and technical assistance as allowed by WIOA regulations
IDVR will also focus on areas of need identified by employer responses to the latest CSNA including:
Obtaining information about On-the-Job training programs available for workers with disabilities
Identifying job accommodations for workers with disabilities
Obtaining incentives for employing workers with disabilities
Recruiting job applicants who are people with disabilities
Obtaining training on disability awareness
Understanding disability-related legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Rehabilitation Act as amended
Obtaining information such as mentoring opportunities or work experiences for students with disabilities
Helping workers with disabilities to retain employment