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Maryland PYs 2020-2023
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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

    • o. State's Strategies

      Describe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):

o. 1. The methods to be used to expand and improve services to individuals with disabilities

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2018-2019

Current Narrative:

 (o) State's Strategies. Describe the required strategies and how the agency will use these strategies to achieve its goals and priorities, support innovation and expansion activities, and overcome any barriers to accessing the VR and the Supported Employment programs (See sections 101(a)(15)(D) and (18)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)):

(1) The methods to be used to expand and improve services to individuals with disabilities.

Expanding and Improving Services to Individuals with Disabilities

  • DORS will continue to analyze office locations, staff deployment, staff positions, and responsibilities, in accordance with DORS mission to more effectively serve students and adults with disabilities, in collaboration with the WIOA partners;
  • The 2019 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment included an assessment and recommendations for expanding and improving services to students and adults with disabilities;
  • In collaboration with the WIOA partners, DORS will establish linkages with businesses and employers to include training, customized employment, education and disability awareness, on-site worksite Assistive Technology services, and mentoring/internship activities;
  • DORS will continue to enhance relationships with Community Rehabilitation Programs to ensure availability of Community Rehabilitation Program services statewide;
  • DORS will continue to expand services and outreach to individuals who are deaf-blind and provide technical assistance to staff and WIOA partners serving this population; and
  • In collaboration with WIOA partners, DORS will develop relationships with employers and analyze labor trends, to increase opportunities for employment of populations that are unserved or underserved.