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Idaho PYs 2020-2023

Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Blind)

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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:

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    [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. 2. The State agency responsible for providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities; and

Current Narrative:

ICBVI has a partnership with the Adult Developmental Disabilities Services (ADDS) program under the Department of  Health &Welfare (H&W). While there currently is no formal agreement; H&W is a WIOA core partner. ICBVI works closely with IDVR (who manages the SE program for the state) in the provision of VR services to individuals with developmental disabilities. ICBVI have also had trainings to educate VR staff on Medicaid services and benefits thus allowing ICBVI staff to better assist clients in achieving their employment goals.