The Job-Driven Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (JD-VRTAC) has selected 8 state vocational rehabilitation agencies (SVRAs) to receive intensive technical assistance (TA) on 4 JD-VRTAC topic areas: business engagement, employer supports, customized training, and labor market information.
The Job-Driven VR Technical Assistance Center (JDVRTAC) is collaborating with the San Diego State Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Center (WINTAC) to create a virtual Community of Practice (CoP) on effective use of LMI in VR. The CoP will focus on seven key areas for discussion:
Author: Dr. Lydia Schuck
The purpose of this analysis is to explore and illustrate data related to closure of VR cases among transition age youth. Specifically, I wanted to visualize the case closure rates among transition age youth (14-24) served in states where a separate agency serves blind individuals and another serves all other individuals with disabilities.
Click the following link to view sample progressive employment forms used by the Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitiation: /sites/explorevr.org/files/files/VT%20sample%20forms.pdf .
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Click the following link to learn more about the fidelity elements of the Vermont Progressive Employment model: /sites/explorevr.org/files/files/VTPE%20Fidelity%20Elements%20(1).pdf .
Click the following link to view frequently asked qustionsabout Vermont Progressive Employment: /sites/explorevr.org/files/files/FAQ_1-15-15.pdf .
The ExploreVR Open Data Lab is an interactive web portal that offers access to a range of vocational rehabilitation (VR) and related data. We release the data in its most raw form, and build useful applications to view the data.
Progressive Employment (PE) is based on the needs of the job seeker and their skill level, and the needs and requirements of the employer. PE provides a means of entering the work force gradually and with little risk.