Career pathway approach benefits all learners – traditional and non–traditional – but is especially beneficial for adult learners that have difficulty navigating the various systems and making the transition from secondary to post–secondary education. (Page 254)
3. In partnership with the Grantor, conduct a review and analysis of the effectiveness and consumer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation services and employment outcomes, including employment benefits. (Page 272)
Cooperation with Social Security Administration and Michigan Rehabilitation Services regional and local district offices to assist joint customers receiving disability benefits in the use of Social Security work incentives and return to work efforts. (Page 281)
A primary feature of this pilot is an Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement with Michigan State University resulting in a Michigan Rehabilitation Services counselor co– locating on campus and serving students from around the state. Students with disabilities will benefit from the shared expertise and resources put forth by the team that would otherwise be more limited or challenging to access. The team’s collective supports are strengthened by the individual assets of each other. Secondary benefits include access to a deep pool of potential employers through Michigan State University alumni, a research component involving the Rehabilitation Counseling Program, and diverse work–based learning opportunities available on campus. (Page 292)
Continuing to use an integrated recruitment packet including PowerPoint presentation and a facilitator’s guide. The recruitment packet describes employment opportunities and benefits of working for Michigan Rehabilitation Services and of residing in Michigan. (Page 303)
A lack of social skills, the receipt of Supplemental Security Income benefits, and loss of respite and nursing services at age 21 were identified as barriers for youth with disabilities to obtain employment at an individual level. (Page 314)
Estimates were obtained by using "authorized/cost services". The difference between the 26,000 estimate of individuals to be served and the 19,119 estimate of individuals documented in this narrative reflects customers served by comparable benefits and/or other services. (Page 318)
Benefits planning
- Customized employment. (Page 329)
Measure: Increased collaboration and participation with veterans’ agencies and veterans’ services toward better use of comparable benefits and customer outcomes. (Page 331)
In partnership with the Grantor, conduct a review and analysis of the effectiveness and consumer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation services and employment outcomes, including employment benefits. Customer satisfaction information was collected by the MCRS through various activities:
- Consultation with CAP
- Data review
- CSS Report and
- Public Comment. (Page 359)
BSBP and DHHS will collaborate to reduce dependence on permanent disability benefits and promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and workforce by maximization/coordination of government, private agency and business resources to assist individuals with disabilities to enter or re–enter the workforce; improving the health and well–being of individuals with disabilities by promoting work participation; de–emphasizing disability as a de facto public assistance program; and refocusing efforts on assisting as many individuals with disabilities. (Page 367)