Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
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
- a. Input of State Rehabilitation Council
All agencies, except for those that are independent consumer-controlled commissions, must describe the following:
- a. Input of State Rehabilitation Council
a. 2. The designated State unit's response to the Council’s input and recommendations; and
Current Narrative:
Response to recommendation #1: In partnership with MCRS, MRS agrees to jointly explore innovative, accessible and engaging methods to increase customer satisfaction input and/or response rates from both individuals with disabilities and business.
Response to recommendation #2: MRS takes MCRS recommendation #2 under advisement. MRS will continue to educate workforce development partners, business and other stakeholders on the impact of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) specific to individuals with disabilities.
Response to recommendation #3: MRS takes MCRS recommendation #3 under advisement. As a result of Executive Order 2019-13, all WIOA core programs in Michigan are under the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. This strengthens the alignment of the state workforce development system and allows for unified planning and collaboration. MRS is highly invested in the implementation of Michigan’s Employment First initiative as defined in Executive Order 2015-15 and detailed in Michigan Employment First Strategic Plan for Systems Transformation and Improving Competitive, Integrated Employment Outcomes. Both DSUs are represented and active on the Employment First State Leadership Team.
Response to recommendation #4: MRS agrees to utilize the 2020 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment results to identify underserved populations with disabilities and develop strategies to increase engagement, guide investments, and improve access to VR services statewide.
Response to recommendation #5: MRS takes MCRS recommendation #5 under advisement. MRS is represented on the Michigan Interagency Transition Team (MITT). This is a collaborative body comprised of members from public and non-profit agencies with a mission to improve secondary transition services for students with disabilities. In partnership with the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, the MITT will be surveying transition stakeholders on services and supports currently available in the state. The results will guide continuous improvement efforts benefiting students and youth with disabilities.