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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
- 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 following goals are based on the recommendations from the Statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment completed in 2020 with priorities developed for PY 2020—2023 period; based upon input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders including clients, ICBVI staff and other key informants.
The COVID-19 pandemic did not change the goals and priorities of the VR program.
Goal 1: Increase independence and employment outcomes through quality rehabilitation services.
- Priority 1: Provide quality independent living skills training;
- Priority 2: Improve access to job training and placement services;
- Priority 3: Provide outreach training to all community partners; and
- Priority 4: Improve services to business across the state.
Goal 2: Reduce barriers to employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
- Priority 1: Continued education and training to employers, educators, and community partners;
- Priority 2: Continue to address transportation issues that face ICBVI clients through our efforts in the One-Stop system;
- Priority 3: Continue to address accessibility issues within the One-Stop system;
- Priority 4: Increase/improve access to assistive technology and training; and
- Priority 5: Increase outreach activities to rural communities.
Goal 3: Improve transition services for students
- Priority 1: Increase work-based learning experiences for students prior to exiting high school;
- Priority 2: Engage work force partners in the development and provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services; and
- Priority 3: Continue emphasizing training and education of key stakeholders on ICBVI programs and services, with emphasis on Pre-ETS.
Goal 4: Improve VR program efficiency through continuous quality improvement activities
- Priority 1:Revise ICBVI’s program satisfaction survey(s) to identify areas for program improvement;
- Priority 2: Continue to improve the internal case review process to align with WIOA requirements and inform the continuous quality improvement cycle; and
- Priority 3: Continue to develop policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and validity of program performance reporting.