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Michigan PYs 2020-2023

Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Combined or General)

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  • 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

    • i. Comprehensive System of Personnel Development; Data System on Personnel and Personnel Development

      Describe the designated State agency's procedures and activities to establish and maintain a comprehensive system of personnel development designed to ensure an adequate supply of qualified State rehabilitation professional and paraprofessional personnel for the designated State unit, including the following:

      • 4. Staff Development

        Describe the State agency's policies, procedures, and activities to ensure that, consistent with section101(a)(7)(C) of the Rehabilitation Act, all personnel employed by the designated State unit receive appropriate and adequate training in terms of:

i. 4. A. A system of staff development for professionals and paraprofessionals within the designated State unit, particularly with respect to assessment, vocational counseling, job placement, and rehabilitation technology, including training implemented in coordination with entities carrying out State programs under section 4 of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998; and

Current Narrative:

The Staff Developmental Unit manager and training consultants are rehabilitation professionals qualified to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate Title I training activities which meet the needs of the Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) workforce, Comprehensive System of Personnel Development standards, and Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification standards.

MRS provides integrated learning systems to disseminate knowledge from research and other sources. This is accomplished through classroom learning, distance education, teleconferencing, printed materials and video conferencing.

Program Enhancement

The Staff Development Unit and Innovation Unit collaborate to enhance programs that increase outcomes. The Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) data identifies shortfalls in service delivery and staff training deficiencies to improve knowledge for unserved and underserved populations in Michigan. In addition, the Innovation Unit awards supports projects targeting populations as identified in the CSNA. Both units provide process improvement and consultation to districts upon request.