Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. As such, DORS is responsible for providing to individuals with disabilities determined to be eligible and to meet Order of Selection criteria, vocational rehabilitation services and employment opportunities consistent with their assessed needs, capabilities, priorities, abilities and informed choice as well as Pre-Employment Transition Services for both eligible, and potentially eligible, Students with Disabilities. The Division is responsible for assessing the vocational potential of Maryland citizens with disabilities and providing services to assist eligible individuals in entering or re-entering employment thereby improving their ability to function independently in the community. In responding to the vocational needs of eligible individuals with disabilities, DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Pre-Employment Transition Services • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation based on the following federal criteria: The individual (1) has a physical or mental impairment which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and (2) requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Individuals eligible for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance and those eligible for supported employment through of the Developmental Disabilities Administration and the Mental Hygiene Administration are presumed eligible for DORS services. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. ADULT PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, in...
Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Physical and mental restoration services • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services. • Extended employment services. • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up • Counseling and information and documentation regarding subminimum wage employment. Under section 511of the Act and final 34 C.F.R. §397, DORS may contract with entities that do not have a special wage certificate under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide Counseling and Information services to youth with most significant disabilities and all individuals with disabilities and documentation services as required by 34 C.F.R. §397 within the timeframes identified in the regulations. DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise SUNFLOWER BAKERY of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to SUNFLOWER BAKERY for services.
Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) DORS is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Physical and mental restoration services • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services. • Extended employment services. • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up • Counseling and information and documentation regarding subminimum wage employment. Under section 511of the Act and final 34 C.F.R. §397, DORS may contract with entities that do not have a special wage certificate under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide Counseling and Information services to youth with most significant disabilities and all individuals with disabilities and documentation services as required by 34 C.F.R. §397 within the timeframes identified in the regulations. DORS is required by federal law to establish an “order of selection” for services when the agency has insufficient funding to serve all eligible individuals. The order of selection stipulates that individuals with the most significant disabilities shall be served on a priority basis. Individuals may be placed on a waiting list for services. DORS will advise HKNC of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to HKNC for services.
Division of Rehabilitation Services. (DORS) XXXX is the official State agency responsible for administering the Public Rehabilitation Program in Maryland. DORS will provide and/or coordinate services including but not limited to: • Assessment for determining eligibility and priority for services for vocational rehabilitation. • Career assessment services • Information and referral services • Assistive technology services • Vocational counseling and guidance • Physical and mental restoration services • Vocational and other training services • Supported employment services. • Extended employment services. • Self-employment services • Placement and follow-up • Counseling and information and documentation regarding subminimum wage employment. Under section 511of the Act and final 34 C.F.R. §397, DORS may contract with entities that do not have a special wage certificate under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, to provide Counseling and Information services to youth with most significant disabilities and all individuals with disabilities and documentation services as required by 34 C.F.R. §397 within the timeframes identified in the regulations. XXXX will advise XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW EPIC RAISE PROGRAM of the status of the order of selection periodically, including anticipated impact on referral of DORS consumers to XXXXX XXXXXXX BAYVIEW EPIC RAISE PROGRAM for services.
Division of Rehabilitation Services. Division of Rehabilitation Services will be a full-time partner at the One-Stop Center. _________ staff _________ days/hours Provide intake, orientation, and assessments for disabled job-seekers Promote employment of persons with disabilities Provide independent living services to enhance the capacity of persons with disabilities to live unaided in the community Provide comprehensive assessments and an individualized Employment Plan Provide guidance and counseling, physical restoration, and training to financially eligible persons with disabilities Provide follow-up services to enhance job retention Provide other services as may be available and appropriate Provide performance information as required by WIA
Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Division of Rehabilitation Services will be a core partner full-time at the Columbia Workforce Center and part-time at the Xxxxxxx County Business & Employment Resource Center. DORS will: Provide intake, orientation, and comprehensive assessments for job-seekers with disabilities. Determine an individual’s eligibility for DORS services in accordance with the Division’s Order of Selection criteria. Provide guidance and counseling, physical restoration, and training to financially eligible persons with disabilities and develop Individualized Employment Plans. Provide follow-up services to enhance job retention. Provide supported employment and other services as may be available and appropriate. Provide pre-employment transitioning services for students with disabilities, as defined by WIOA. Provide independent living and blind services for seniors to enhance the capacity of persons with disabilities to live unaided in the community. Share performance and program information with Workforce Partners as appropriate. Provide cross training to workforce staff on disability related issues. Provide technical assistance on disability related issues and on assistive technology. Engage employers through the Division’s Business Services Representatives; Participate on local businesses services team and promote employment of persons with disabilities. Work in a collaborative manner to coordinate services among the Workforce Partners for individuals with disabilities. Participate in a local convening/training in early 2017. Work to design a shared mechanism through which partner’s respective data and outcomes may be analyzed system-wide.
Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Division of Rehabilitation Services will be a core partner full-time at the Columbia Workforce Center and part-time at the Xxxxxxx County Business & Employment Resource Center. DORS will: Provide intake, orientation, and comprehensive assessments for job-seekers with disabilities. Determine an individual’s eligibility for DORS services in accordance with the Division’s Order of Selection criteria. Provide guidance and counseling, physical restoration, and training to financially eligible persons with disabilities and develop Individualized Employment Plans. Provide follow-up services to enhance job retention. Provide supported employment and other services as may be available and appropriate. Provide pre-employment transitioning services for students with disabilities, as defined by WIOA. Provide independent living and blind services for seniors to enhance the capacity of persons with disabilities to live unaided in the community. Share performance and program information with Workforce Partners as appropriate. Provide cross training to workforce staff on disability related issues. Provide technical assistance on disability related issues and on assistive technology. Engage employers through the Division’s Business Services Representatives; Participate on local businesses services team and promote employment of persons with disabilities. Work in a collaborative manner to coordinate services among the Workforce Partners for individuals with disabilities. Participate in a local convening/training in early 2017. Work to design a shared mechanism through which partner’s respective data and outcomes may be analyzed system-wide.
