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. 3. A. The most recent comprehensive statewide assessment, including any updates;
Current Narrative:
The Division based its goals and priorities for operating the VR and Supported Employment Programs on analysis of the comprehensive statewide needs assessment (CSNA) completed in 2019. The CSNA included feedback on the following: the Division’s overall performance; supportive employment needs of individuals with the most significant disabilities; vocational rehabilitation needs for individuals who are blind/visually impaired (including those who are unserved or underserved) and within the workforce development system; the transition and pre-employment transition needs of students/youth with disabilities; the needs of the community rehabilitation programs; and the needs of businesses.