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. B. Transition planning by personnel of the designated State agency and educational agency that facilitates the development and implementation of their individualized education programs;
Current Narrative:
Coordinated transition planning occurs between intermediate school district (ISD), local education agency (LEA) and Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) staff. MRS staff are available to provide group and individual presentations to parents and students who are identified by the ISD or LEA staff. ISD or LEA staff will invite MRS staff to students’ Individualized Education Planning meetings. MRS staff are available either in person or will relay information prior to the meeting to provide program material as well as discuss post-secondary and employment opportunities. Transition services are identified in the Individualized Education Plan by age 16 or earlier if appropriate. MRS staff assist in identifying the vocational rehabilitation services and community supports available to assist with transition planning. This planning assists the student and parent to focus on the successful transition to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living services after graduation from high school.