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DVR State Plan

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Title 1 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended i.e., the Act) aim to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into society through work.

The Act ensures that Government plays a leadership role in promoting the employment of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with significant disabilities, in fulfilling their aspirations for meaningful and gainful employment and independent living.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Services State Plan provides a blueprint for how the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will achieve these goals and realize these assurances. The plan also identifies how DVR works cooperatively with other state agencies such as the Departments of Health and Family Services and Public Instruction to serve those with the most significant disabilities and youth in transition from school to work. As part of a strong and seamless statewide service system, DVR also establishes cooperative agreements with Wisconsin institutions of higher education and One-Stop service centers.

With a $70 million annual investment in people with disabilities, their training and placement in good paying jobs, VR services have a positive impact on Wisconsin's families and economy. Wisconsin's Vocational Rehabilitation Services are an important part of our "Grow Wisconsin" action plan and success.

The VR State Plan assurances are found below. You can find information on Grow Wisconsin at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/docs/Doyle_Economic_Package.pdf.

DVR State Plan (Effective October 1, 2008)

Attachment Number	Subject/Title
Attachment 4.2(c)	WRC Input for State Plan
Attachment 4.8(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)	Activities Carried Out -- Cooperative Agreements
Attachment 4.10	Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
Attachment 4.11(a)	Needs Assessment
Attachment 4.11(b)	Annual Estimates of Individuals to be Served
Attachment 4.11(c)(1)	Annual Goals and Priorities
Attachment 4.11(c)(3)	Order of Selection
Attachment 4.11(c)(4)	Distribution of Title VI-B Funds
Attachment 4.11(d)	State Strategies and Use of Title I Funds
Attachment 4.11(e)(2)	Evaluation and Report of Progress
Attachment 6.3	Supported Employment Services

If you have comments regarding any documents on DVR's web site or need an alternate format, you may contact us via email at dwddvr@dwd.state.wi.us, or you can reach us by phone at 800-442-3477 (Toll Free), 608-266-1133 (FAX), or 888-877-5939 (TTY).