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The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Has Taken Steps to Improve Performance; Employment Initiative Has Not Significantly Increased Referrals

Report 07-18, February 2007

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Report Summary

In accordance with OPPAGA's recommendations, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has taken several steps to address employee turnover and satisfaction, and its preliminary analysis of its employee-lease agreements shows that they are generally cost-effective. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities also has implemented our recommendation to review its district implementation plans to determine if they correctly reflect the involvement of the division. However, the agency and division have not collaborated to estimate the number of referrals to the division that will be made as a result of the five-year employment initiative; these efforts may no longer be necessary, as the number of referrals via the initiative is significantly less than was anticipated. To ensure the successful employment of developmentally disabled clients, the agency and division are conducting a study to identify common barriers to employment.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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