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
- h. Interagency Cooperation
Describe how the designated State unit will collaborate with the State agency responsible for administering each of the following programs to develop opportunities for competitive integrated employment, to the greatest extent practicable:
- h. Interagency Cooperation
h. 3. The State agency responsible for providing mental health services.
Current Narrative:
VR collaborates with the Florida Department of Children and Families Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program to improve and increase employment opportunities for people with mental illness. Part of this collaborative work is conducted through a formalized Employment First agreement, while other coordination occurs during a customer’s transition from the initial and intense Phase of Supported Employment to the ongoing and extended service phase of Supported Employment services.
VR has piloted the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) national model and will be expanding services to assist with the employment and treatment for individuals with persistent and severe mental illness. This initiative is in line with the Administrations priorities to improve employment and services for individuals with mental health disorders.