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Overview of Rehabilitation Act Findings, Purposes, Policy

This overview examines the findings, purposes, and policies of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, including Title I of the Workforce Investment Act. It discusses the critical needs of individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their rights to independence, career opportunities, and full inclusion in society. The document outlines the importance of statewide workforce systems and vocational rehabilitation services in promoting economic self-sufficiency and participation. Emphasizing dignity, individual choice, and community involvement, it aims to empower individuals and enhance advocacy in rehabilitation programs.

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Overview of Rehabilitation Act Findings, Purposes, Policy

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  1. Overview of Rehabilitation Act Findings, Purposes, Policy Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  2. Rehabilitation Act of 1973as amended in 1998 Title I of the Workforce Investment Act Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  3. Findings, purposes; Policy • Congress finds that— • (1) millions of Americans have one or mreo physical or mental disabilities and the number of Americans with such disabilities is increasing • (2) individuals with disabilities constitute one of the most disadvantaged groups in society Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  4. Sec 2 (a) Findings • (3) disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to— • (a) live independently • (b) enjoy self determination • ( c) make choices • (d) contribute to society • (e) pursue meaningful careers; and • (f) enjoy full inclusion, and integration in the economic, political, social, cultural and education mainstream of American society. Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  5. Sec 2 (b) Findings • (4) increased employment of individuals with disabilities can be achieved through implementation of statewide workforce investment systems under title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 . . . and activities carried out under the vocational rehabilitation program established under Title I; Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  6. Sec 2 (b) Purpose • The purposes of this Act are— • To empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society, through • (A) statewide workforce investment systems implemented in accordance with Title I . . .State-of-the-art program of vocational rehabilitation; • Independent living centers and services • Research • Training • Demonstration projects Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  7. Sec 2 (b) Policy • It is the policy of the U.S. that all programs projects and activities receiving assistance under this Act shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of— • (1) respect for individual dignity, personal responsibility, self determination and pursuit of meaningful careers based on informed choice. . • (2) respect for privacy, rights, and equal access of the individuals Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  8. Sec 2 (b) Policy (2) • (3) Inclusion, integration and full participation of the individual • (4) support for the involvement of an individual’s representative if an individual with a disability requests, desires or needs such support; and • (5) support for individual and systemic advocacy and community involvement. Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  9. Overview of Rehab Act– Title I • Title I – Vocational Rehabilitation Services • Part A -- General provisions • Sec. 101 – State Plans • Sec 102 – Eligibility and Individualized Plans for Employment • Sec 103. Vocational Rehabilitation Services • Sec. 105. State Rehabilitation Council Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  10. Overview – Title I • Part B – Basic Vocational Rehabilitation Services • Part C – American Indian Rehabilitation Program • Part D – Vocational Rehabilitation Services Client Information Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  11. Overview – Title II and III • Title II – Research and Training • National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) • Rehabilitation Research Advisory Council • Title III – Professional Development and Special Projects Demonstration • Grants and contracts for Personnel Training • Authority to provide scholarships • Training for statewide workforce systems personnel • Grants/contracts for academic degrees • Grants for interpreter training • In-service training of rehabilitation personnel Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  12. Overview – Title IV and V • Title IV – National Council on Disability • Title V – Right and Advocacy • Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board • Sec. 503 – employment under federal contracts • Sec. 504 – Nondiscrimination under federal grants and programs • Sec. 508 – Electronic and IT accessibility guidelines • Sec. 509 – Protection and Advocacy of Indiv. Rights Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

  13. Overview – Title VI and VII • Title VI – Employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities • Part A – Projects with Industry • Part B – Supported employment services • Title VII – Independent Living Services and Centers for Independent Living • Part A – Statewide Independent Living Council • Part B – Independent Living Services • Part C – Centers for Independent Living Cathy Chambless, Utah State University

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