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
d. 2. D. Procedures for outreach to and identification of students with disabilities who need transition services.
Current Narrative:
As stated in the formal interagency agreement, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) has adopted the following procedures for outreach to and identification of students with disabilities (SWDs) who need transition services:
- MRS counselors will work with intermediate school districts (ISDs) and local education agencies (LEAs) to identify SWDs and potentially eligible SWDs that may benefit from the delivery of pre-employment transition services;
- School personnel, family members, guardians, or other interested persons may refer SWDs for MRS services;
- MRS, in collaboration with ISDs and LEAs, may utilize a variety of activities to provide outreach to and identification of SWDs in need of vocational rehabilitation services including Pre-ETS. These activities may be conducted jointly and/or individually for students with IEPs, students with 504 plans and potentially eligible students. Activities may include, but are not limited to, presentations to students and parents, IEP attendance, websites, brochures, conferences, professional groups/councils, and regular contact between ISD/LEA and MDHHS/MRS personnel; and
- MRS shall strive to engage in outreach and identify SWDs 2-3 years prior to planned graduation or exit from secondary education and minimally disseminate the following information:
- The purpose of MRS;
- Eligibility requirements for MRS services;
- How to apply for MRS services; and
- The scope of services that may be provided by MRS, including Pre-ETS.