State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supplement for Supported Employment Services Program FFY 2010

Public Meetings for the 2011 State Plan are being planned during the winter of 2010.

Summary of Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supplement for Supported Employment Services Program Federal Fiscal Year 2010

Summary of Input and Recommendations of the State Rehabilitation Council; Response of the Designated State Unit; and Explanation for Rejection of Input or Recommendations: Attachment 4.2(c)

Summarizes the advice of the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) on the State Plan, policy development and general comments. VESID’s responses to SRC are also included.

Cooperation with Agencies that are Not in the Statewide Workforce Investment System and with Other Entities: Attachment 4.8(b)(1)

Describes VESID’s efforts to work cooperatively and to coordinate services with public entities that are not part of the Statewide Workforce Investment System.

Coordination with Education Officials: Attachment 4.8(b)(2)

Describes VESID’s efforts to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school employment at the statewide and local levels.

Cooperative Agreements with Private Non-profit Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers: Attachment 4.8(b)(3)

Describes VESID’s efforts to develop effective working and contractual relationships with the network of non-profit community rehabilitation providers throughout the State.

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD): Attachment 4.10

Describes VESID’s activities that ensure an adequate supply of qualified rehabilitation professionals in conformance with its CSPD. The CSPD calls for VESID to utilize the highest national standard, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), as the goal in recruitment and retention of counselors.

Annual Estimates of Individuals to be Served and Costs of Service: Attachment 4.11(b)

VESID estimates that, during Federal Fiscal Year 2010, 39,400 individuals with significant or most significant disabilities will become eligible for VESID services. This is a significant increase from previous years.

State’s Goals and Priorities: Attachment 4.11(c)(1)

Describes VESID’s goals and priorities and highlights key performance indicators to measure success.

Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds (Supported Employment): Attachment 4.11(c)(4)

This attachment indicates that VESID plans to continue to fund supported employment services utilizing Federal VIB and other funds.

State’s Strategies and Use of Title I Funding for Innovation and Expansion Activities: Attachment 4.11(d)

This attachment describes how VESID plans to use a portion of Title I Funding to innovate and expand vocational rehabilitation services.

Evaluation and Report of Progress in Achieving Identified Goals and Priorities and Use of Title l Funds for Innovation and Expansion Activities: Attachment 4.11(e)(2)

Describes VESID’s progress in achieving the goals and priorities, as required by regulation and agreed to with the State Rehabilitation Council.

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