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
- c. Cooperative Agreements with Agencies Not Carrying Out Activities Under the Statewide Workforce Development System
Describe interagency cooperation with and utilization of the services and facilities of agencies and programs that are not carrying out activities through the statewide workforce development system with respect to:
- c. Cooperative Agreements with Agencies Not Carrying Out Activities Under the Statewide Workforce Development System
c. 3. Programs carried out by the Under Secretary for Rural Development of the Department of Agriculture;
Current Narrative:
Department of Agriculture: VR participants utilize the Indiana AgrAbility/Breaking New Ground Outreach Program located at Purdue University. This program assists farmers with disabilities to assess barriers and the need for accommodations and identify possible resources. Breaking New Ground provides outreach to rural communities across a spectrum of disabilities including spinal injuries, amputations, arthritis, back impairments and behavioral health; making referrals to Indiana VR as appropriate.