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  • 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:

    __________

    [13] Sec. 102(b)(2)(D)(iii) of WIOA

    • h. Interagency Cooperation

      Describe how the designated State unit will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering each of the following programs to develop opportunities for competitive integrated employment, to the greatest extent practicable:

h. 3. The State agency responsible for providing mental health services.

Current Narrative:

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) oversees substance abuse and mental health programs/providers in the state. The FDBS collaborates with DCF to outline roles and responsibilities of the each partner to improve employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The DCF provides training on service integration for persons battling substance abuse and/or mental health issues.