The members of the RC have participated in both the public hearing process and the public comment process required to develop and amend the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services, and have also made comments and recommendations relative to the State Plan at the RC meetings. The RC remains involved in consumer satisfaction studies, surveys, and focus groups. Overall Goals Assist eligible consumers to obtain employment through appropriate education, training, and other services. Assist eligible consumers to retain employment through appropriate education, training, and other services. Improve outreach and services to minorities and women who are blind.
Priorities Provide greater opportunities for self-employment when appropriate.
Consider providing basic computer training in order to familiarize consumers who are seeking jobs with routine computer applications. MCB vocational rehabilitation counselors and mobility instructors need to emphasize that, in general, consumers should not plan to commute to work using a specialized service, such as The Ride, when independent travel is feasible. Consumers should be provided with mobility skills to commute independently and should be encouraged to do so. Consider providing high technology equipment, such as computers, to persons pursuing a homemaker goal. Explore ways to increase the work experience of adolescent blind consumers.