what is the role of the regional vocational rehabilitation...
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What is the role of the Regional Vocational Rehabilitation-Community
Employment Specialist?
ACCES-VR
IN COLLABORATION WITH
THE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES EDUCATION
What is the role of the RVR-CES and how can we assist schools?
We work in partnership with ACCES-VR to:
Support school districts to understand the ACCES-VR process and the availability of community supports
Provide information to schools to better prepare students for post-secondary options in living, learning and earning
Assist in improving post-secondary outcomes for students through information, communication and collaboration
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Increased VR role in transition:
Each state’s public Vocational Rehabilitation program will now have a much larger role in the transition from school to adult life. Under WIOA, 15% of public VR funds must now be used for transition services, specifically pre-employment transition services as defined within the act. These services include job exploration counseling, work based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary opportunities, workplace readiness training, and training on self-advocacy. Other services are also allowed if funds are available.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/pdf/IB31_F.pdf
Additional Resources
Vocational Connections Curriculum-https://www.humanservicesed.org/Default.aspx?RD=4315
The 411 on Disability Disclosure-http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure
Youth Portal- http://www.labor.ny.gov/youth/
My Path- http://www.mypathny.org/
Resource Binder
Useful Links
What NYS Services Have Me Covered?
Who’s Who at ACCES-VR
Facts About ACCES-VR for High School Students
Suggested Timeline for ACCES-VR
Checklist-checklist of the types of documentation that may be needed for a student to be determined eligible for ACCES-VR services.
Other Community Resources: OPWDD, OMH, Transition Resources, NYSED Updates, Department of Labor, CBVH
Career Planning Folder
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Contact Information:
Erica Belois-Pacer M.S. [email protected]
Josh Elias M.S. [email protected]
Jeanne Ricigliano M.Ed. [email protected]