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Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency & Transition Services
John Cheek, VR Team Lead & CRC
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Mission and Vision GVRA Mission: Employment and independence for Georgians with disabilities Every Georgian with a disability can work and live independently if he or she chooses to do so
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Statutory Programs and Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Local Offices Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS) Cave Spring Center (CSC) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Disability Adjudication Services (DAS) Georgia Industries for the Blind (GIB)
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Who is eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services?
Any citizen of Georgia who has a physical or mental disability that impacts his/her ability to go to work, and who can benefit from VR services to go to work.
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What’s the Process? Referral Intake Determination of Eligibility
Individual Plan for Employment Services Employment
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Client Services at VR Offices
The services available are based on what is needed to go to work. They may include, but are not limited to: Vocational assessment Vocational counseling and guidance Physical and mental restoration services Vocational training School-to-work transition Rehabilitation technology Supported employment Job search and job placement Referral to other agencies for needed services
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Employer Services at VR Offices
Identifying a qualified pool of candidates for available positions On-the-job coaching On site job assessments Technical support and training to support long-term career success
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Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS)
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Roosevelt Warm Springs (RWS)
The RWS campus encompasses 940 acres that offer a wide range of residential and day programs and services designed to promote self-determination, maximize independence and achieve competitive careers.
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RWS Program Tracks Roosevelt Academy
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RWS Program Tracks Direct Entry
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Academic students served: 256
Employment rates at graduation: December 2016: 51% June 2016: 48% December 2017: 53%
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Impact on VR 15% of 110 Funds set aside targeted at pre- employment transition services for students. Student with a Disability Not younger than the earliest age for transition services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Is not older than 21 (or the state’s maximum age Is an individual with a disability on a 504 plan Youth with a Disability Is not younger than 14 Is not older than 24
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WIOA Requirements Population to Receive Pre-Employment Transition Services Pre-employment transition services are provided to “students with disabilities” who are: Eligible for VR services; or Potentially eligible for VR services (i.e. all students with disabilities, including those who have not applied or been determined eligible for VR services). May start as early as 9th grade May receive Pre-ETS in Status 00-18
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WIOA Requirements Pre-Employment Transition Services: “Required” Activities Job exploration counseling Work-based learning experiences Counseling on enrollment opportunities Workplace readiness training Self-Advocacy
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Job Exploration Counseling
Wide range of activities meant to help individuals with career choices Intended to foster motivation and consideration of opportunities Real-world activities intended to ensure that students understand the importance of high school to their future These activities can be done in conjunction with businesses in the community or through web- based resources
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Work-Based Learning Experiences
Instructional approach that uses work experiences to provide students with skills that connect education to real work activities Can also be done in conjunction with businesses within the community or through web-based resources May include: Job Shadowing Apprenticeships Internships Practicum Student-led Enterprises Volunteering
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Counseling on Enrollment Opportunities
It is essential that students are provided guidance on a variety of post-secondary education and/or vocational training options including: Community Colleges Military Universities Trade/Technical Schools Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Programs
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Workplace Readiness Training
These are common skills that most employers seeks from potential employees The behaviors that are necessary for any job Often referred to as “soft skills” or “employability skills” Include: Professionalism Promptness Active listening Cooperation Body Language/Eye Contact
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Instruction in Self-Advocacy
The ability of an individual to effectively communicate his or her own desires and interests These are skills that are needed in education, workplace and community settings These skills include: Self-Awareness Disability Disclosure Goal Setting Evaluation of Options Requesting Accommodations
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QUESTIONS
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For more information: Lauri Tuten Director of Transition Services
Shelley Kraft Assistant Director of Transition Services
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