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
m. 1. B. The justification for the order
Current Narrative:
DVR made the changes to the definitions of Categories 1, 2, 3 and 4 because the old definitions did not provide sufficient clarity for counselors. As a result, a high proportion of individuals were found to be eligible under Category 1. The new definitions have helped staff better distinguish the categories.
In FFY 17, DVR experienced a significant reduction in funding due to reduced re-allotment funding being available. DVR considered reducing the open categories at that time. However, since then, DVR’s financial situation has stabilized and we are able to keep categories 1, 2 and 3 open.