WIOA WIOA Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation 1

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of WIOA Title IV Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program?

Accepted Answer

To assist individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, retaining, advancing in, or regaining employment

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To provide income support for individuals with disabilities unable to work

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To fund assistive technology research for individuals with physical disabilities

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To administer Social Security Disability Insurance determinations

Question 2

What is the 'order of selection' in the WIOA Vocational Rehabilitation program?

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A system used when a state cannot serve all eligible individuals, prioritizing those with the most significant disabilities first

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The sequence in which VR services must be provided to each participant

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A ranking of employers based on their willingness to hire VR participants

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The order in which states receive their VR formula allocations

Question 3

Under WIOA, what does 'competitive integrated employment' mean for VR purposes?

Accepted Answer

Work at minimum wage or higher in a typical workplace where the individual interacts with non-disabled coworkers

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Employment in a sheltered workshop with wage subsidies

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Part-time work in a nonprofit organization

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Self-employment in a home-based business supported by VR funds

Question 4

What is an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) under WIOA Title IV?

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A written plan developed jointly by the VR counselor and the individual that outlines employment goals and the services needed to achieve them

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A federal funding formula plan allocating VR dollars to each state

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An employer's plan for accommodating a VR participant in the workplace

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A transition plan for youth with disabilities moving from school to work

Question 5

Under WIOA Title IV, what percentage of VR funds must states use for pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

At least 15% of the state's VR allotment must be reserved for Pre-ETS

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At least 5% of the state's VR allotment must be reserved for Pre-ETS

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At least 25% of the state's VR allotment must be reserved for Pre-ETS

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There is no minimum set-aside; Pre-ETS funding is discretionary

Question 6

What are the five required Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) under WIOA Title IV?

Accepted Answer

Job exploration counseling, work-based learning, counseling on postsecondary options, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction

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Resume writing, mock interviews, career assessments, job shadowing, and employer visits

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Assistive technology training, disability disclosure coaching, benefits counseling, mentoring, and internships

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Independent living skills, community integration, transportation training, financial literacy, and peer support