The New York State Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and the State Rehabilitation Council are developing the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services for Federal Fiscal Year 2013 (beginning October 1, 2012).
To assist in the development of the State Plan, three public meetings are being held to gather recommendations from individuals with disabilities, their families, advocates, employers and services providers on how ACCES-VR can improve vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services. ACCES-VR is particularly interested in specific strategies and practices that will enable VR participants to engage more fully in the vocational rehabilitation process and to achieve quality employment outcomes. Discussion Questions are available to generate your ideas during the public meetings or to obtain your written comments during the public comment period (February 15, 2012 – March 16, 2012)
The current State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services is available for review at the ACCES-VR website.
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Region |
Location |
Date |
Time |
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New York City |
Research Foundation of the City University of New York 30 West 41st Street 10th Floor Conference Room New York, NY 10036 |
February 16, 2012 |
2:00 pm -4:00 pm |
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Buffalo |
People Incorporated- The North Town Plaza Office 1st floor conference room 3131 Sheraton Drive Amherst, NY 14226 |
February 17, 2012 |
10:00 am -12:00 pm |
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Albany |
Albany Public Library, Main auditorium 161 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210 |
February 27, 2012 |
10:00 am -12:00 pm |
In addition to public meetings, recommendations may be submitted in writing or electronically. Individual written comments can be submitted to ACCES-VR, VR Policy and Partnerships Unit-Room 1603 (OCP), NYS Education Department, Albany, NY 12234. Electronic submission can be sent to VRpolicy@mail.nysed.gov. The public comment period extends from February 15, 2012 through March 16, 2012.
These meetings are being held at accessible sites. Copies of materials will be made available at each session. Upon request, materials will be made available in alternate format. Interpreters are provided only upon request. To request an interpreter or other accommodations, contact ACCES-VR by calling 1-800-222-5627 (voice or TTY) at least 10 days in advance of the meeting and reference “State Plan Meeting.”
Link to State Plan Public Meetings Announcement on ACCES webpage:
ACCES-VR FFY 2013 State Plan Public Meeting Comment
ACCES-VR is committed to improving the percentage and quality of employment outcomes for all eligible individuals who want to work. Therefore, we would like to focus this year’s public meeting discussion on how to increase employment outcomes for those individuals who are receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
Discussion Questions
What types of vocational services for work helped you the most to obtain or maintain employment?
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Which work supports do you feel are most needed by individuals to obtain or maintain employment (e.g. job coaching, benefit advisement and vocational counseling)?
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How can ACCES-VR better assist individuals to obtain good jobs?
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How can ACCES-VR assist individuals to achieve their earning potential?
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What other actions should ACCES-VR take to increase employment outcomes for individuals receiving services through ACCES-VR?
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Do you have any other suggestions about how to assist individuals to find and keep work?
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