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March 2007

Dear Colleague:

The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) has revised the “Provider Guidelines for Supported Employment.”

These guidelines were revised with the assistance and involvement of collaborating State agencies, service providers, and advocacy groups, with the intent to facilitate access to services and to ensure the quality and consistency of service delivery. The current revisions incorporate language changes consistent with Rehabilitation Act Amendments and corresponding federal regulations and they reflect additional changes to bring them into alignment with current contract provisions and with reporting process enhancements.

Additionally, the title has been changed. The new title, “Guidelines for Supported Employment,” more accurately reflects that the information is intended to be the overarching guide for Supported Employment that establishes a common base of accepted practices and procedures to facilitate service delivery and cooperation between VESID and supported employment service providers.

If you have any questions regarding this material, please contact your local VESID District Office.

Sincerely,

Edward Placke, Ed.D.