Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Blind)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan [13] must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by section 101(a) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA:
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[13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA
d. 2. A. Consultation and technical assistance to assist educational agencies in planning for the transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school activities, including VR services;
Current Narrative:
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) does not have an agreement with the state education agency. BSBP is developing an agreement with the Michigan Department of Education as required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) amendments with specific details regarding Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
BSBP personnel will provide consultation and Technical Assistance (TA) to the Michigan Department of Education and Local Educational Authorities (LEAs) to assist in planning for the transition of Students With Disabilities (SWD) from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, employment-related activities, Pre-ETS, and other Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. Examples include participating when available in LEA transition planning meetings and department meetings, when invited, and sharing training and conference opportunities when available. Additional consultation and TA may include, but is not limited to the following topics:
- Disability awareness.
- Accommodations and assistive technology.
- BSBP application, eligibility, and services.
- Community-based services.
- Independent living.
- Career pathways.
- Competitive integrated employment.
The consultation and TA provided by BSBP may be through a variety of mediums, including:
- Direct one-on-one communication.
- Multi-media formats including Web-based conferencing, email etc.
- Conference or phone calls.
- Presentations to groups; or
- Formal and informal networking.