Located in:
- Program-Specific Requirements for State Vocational Rehabilitation (Combined or General)
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services Portion of the Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following descriptions and estimates, as required by sections 101(a) and 606 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA.
- l. Interagency Cooperation with Other Agencies
In accordance with the requirements in Section 101(a)(11)(C) and (K), 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 to develop opportunities for community-based employment in integrated settings, to the greatest extent practicable for the following:
- l. Interagency Cooperation with Other Agencies
l. 2. Programs carried out by the Under Secretary for Rural Development of the Department of Agriculture;
Current Narrative:
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. AgrAbility serves as a VR vendor to support farm modifications for VR participants.