1. How to Hit the Ground Running
New Member Training for the Vermont State Rehabilitation Council

2. What is the S.R.C.
Advocates for effective consumer driven vocational services.
Advise and monitor the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Governor appointed citizen’s council
Meet 5 times annually
Four Committees

3. What’s the Big Picture Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act of 2014
Amends Rehab Act of 1973
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Title IV in WIOA
Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

4. Resources SRC WIOA Information WIOA Overview
Vermont SRC website
WIOA Overview

5. Alphabet Soup SRC: State Rehabilitation Council
DVR: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
RSA: Rehabilitation Services Administration
SILC: State Independent Living Council
IPE: Individualized Plan for Employment
CRT: Community Rehabilitation and Treatment
WIOA: Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

6. Skills of an effective member
Have a passion for the mission
Listen and be open to new perspectives
Sensitivity
Committee participation
Navigate the formalities
Ask Questions!

7. Skills of an effective member

8. Your most valuable tool