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
- l. State Goals and Priorities
The designated State unit must:
- l. State Goals and Priorities
l. 2. Identify the goals and priorities in carrying out the VR and Supported Employment programs
Current Narrative:
Goal 1: BSBP will utilize the expertise of technology service providers including the group services of the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) to ensure that staff and consumers are familiar with emerging adaptive technologies and their applications.
Goal 2: BSBP will review and analyze data that will inspire mission driven projects and service delivery strategies dedicated to successful competitive integrated employment outcomes.
Goal 3: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) including Supported Employment (SE) programs and services will focus on promoting demand-driven occupations that result in competitive integrated employment including measurable skill gains and credential attainment for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.
Goal 4: Advance the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to students and youth who are blind or visually impaired as well as other disabilities.
Goal 5: BSBP will collaborate and align with the WIOA core partners.
Goal 6: BSBP will utilize business engagement strategies to embrace the dual customer service delivery model that will promote competitive integrated employment outcomes.