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Missouri
PY 2024
MVR will implement an order of selection on December 9, 2024. This action will result in 4,736 unserved individuals. MVR counselors refer individuals waiting for services to appropriate federal and state programs, including other components of the statewide workforce development system to assist with employment, training, housing, food and clothing needs. The needs assessment identified underserved individuals with disabilities as minority populations of Hispanics and African-Americans, individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). …
Missouri
PY 2024
The federal appropriation capacity for MVR was reduced by $15.5 million for the SFY25 state budget appropriation. This appropriation line in the Missouri state budget contains the ability to spend any federal funding sources that include the VR Federal Grant funds and funds received from Social Security Administration (SSA) Program income. MVR does transfer program income funds to the State Independent Living Services Program. This transfer of funds does not have an impact on the MVR program’s need to manage federal spending through an order of selection.  All non-federal funds passed in the …
Missouri
PY 2024
The state plan goals and priorities for the distribution of funds from section 603 of the Rehabilitation Act for the provision of supported employment services are: Goal 1: Maintain high quality supported employment services. Target: Increase or maintain the number of annual CRP summits. Baseline data: PY 2021: four CRP summits             PY 2022: four CRP summits Strategies: 1. Identify and share best case practices around providing supported employment services. 2. Continue to provide training through annual CRP Summits. Goal 2: Implement collaborative programs to promote braiding of …
Missouri
PY 2024
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, 897,969 Missourians have reported that they have some type of disability. The rate of disability in the state is 14.8 percent. Individuals within this population could be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services in the next five years. MVR estimates that a yearly average of 28,745 individuals will be served in PY 2028, including individuals with the most significant disabilities. This estimate is the sum of the unique count of individuals who would have an open case and an application date within PY 2028. The estimate for PY 2028 also …
Missouri
PY 2024
Signatory information Enter Signatory information in this column Name of Signatory Chris Clause, Ph.D. Title of Signatory Assistant Commissioner Date Signed December 4, 2024 …
Missouri
PY 2024
Yes. MVR elects to serve eligible individuals, regardless of the established order of selection, who require specific services or equipment to maintain employment. Eligible individuals who are at immediate risk of losing employment and require specific services or equipment to maintain employment are not subject to the order of selection for only those specific services or equipment to maintain …
Missouri
PY 2024
MVR's goal for serving eligible individuals in each priority category is to remove them from the waiting list and place them into services as funds become available. MVR will use the following procedures to manage waiting lists and assist eligible individuals assigned to closed priority categories with information and referral:  1) An eligible individual will be placed in the appropriate priority category and receive written notification of the assigned priority category. The eligible individual’s date of application will be used to determine the order of services within a priority category. …
Missouri
PY 2024
The order (priority categories) to be followed in selecting eligible individuals to be provided VR services ensuring that individuals with the most significant disabilities are selected for services before all other individuals with disabilities is based upon the eligible individual’s placement in one of the following priority categories: Priority Category I: An individual with the most significant disability as defined below. Priority Category II: An individual with a significant disability as defined below. Priority Category III: An individual with a disability as defined below. …
Missouri
PY 2024
Through the Supported Employment program in FFY 2025, the estimated number of individuals who are eligible for services, the estimated number of eligible individuals who are expected to receive services, the estimated costs of services using Title VI funds, and the estimated number of individuals who will not receive services are listed below. These estimates are included in the total estimates in (f)(1)(A) above. MVR projects that the number of eligible individuals expected to receive services under the Supported Employment program is 6,745. This estimate is derived from the number of …
Missouri
PY 2024
Through the MVR program in FFY 2025, the estimated number of individuals who are eligible for services, the estimated number of individuals expected to receive services, the estimated costs of services using Title I funds, and estimated number of eligible individuals who will not receive services are listed below. The estimated total number of individuals eligible for services and who will receive services under the VR Program is 23,165. MVR estimates that 4,736 individuals will not receive services due to the implementation of an order of selection. Priority Category (if applicable) No. of …
Missouri
PY 2024
MVR and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) jointly conduct the comprehensive statewide needs assessment of the rehabilitation needs of Missourians with disabilities, over a three-year period. The last assessment was completed in 2021 and covered PY 2018 through PY 2020. MVR has contracted with the Institute of Public Policy through the University of Missouri to conduct the next assessment scheduled for completion in 2024, which will cover PY 2021 through PY 2023. MVR submits the results of the needs assessment to the Rehabilitation Services Administration during the four-year combined …
Missouri
PY 2024
The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) reviewed the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation’s (MVR) services portion of the Combined State Plan for the Title I and VI B programs. On behalf of the Council, Earl Brown, SRC chairperson, submitted the following comments and suggestions: 1. The SRC Planning Committee, acting by proxy for the Council, had an opportunity to review and comment on MVR’s services portion of the Combined State Plan. We are in support of your plan. 2. We approve of MVR’s commitment to cooperating, collaborating, and coordinating with other components of the statewide …
Missouri
PY 2024
MVR's goals and priorities are based on information from the most recent comprehensive statewide needs assessment, the performance accountability measures, and other available information on the operation and effectiveness of the VR program. MVR and the SRC developed strategies to achieve the goals and priorities. (1) The Most Recent Comprehensive Statewide Assessment, Including any Updates   In developing its goals and priorities, MVR analyzed information and results obtained from the most recent comprehensive statewide needs assessment (CSNA). The assessment includes feedback from the SRC, …
Maryland
PY 2024
Maryland’s DHS operates an electronic benefits transfer system under agreement with the United States Department of Health and Human Services and pursuant to United States Department of Agriculture regulations. A TANF grant is typically paid via the electronic benefits transfer system. The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–96), provides that individuals and families who are receiving federally funded cash assistance may not use an electronic benefits transfer card for any purpose at a liquor store, adult entertainment venue, or gambling casino.  Maryland provides …
Maryland
PY 2024
The state of Maryland recognizes that effective campaigns to reduce incidences of statutory rape are needed. Currently, Maryland’s TCA program indirectly supports efforts related to statutory rape prevention, domestic violence screening and support services, potentially involving law enforcement to ensure participant safety. While child welfare is primarily handled by child protective services, TCA administration may overlap with law enforcement in cases where neglect or abuse stems from economic hardship. TCA funds also support child support services, which can involve law enforcement …
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