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The Council shall, after consulting
with the State workforce investment board:
- Review, analyze, and advise Rehabilitation Services regarding
the performance of its responsibilities, particularly responsibilities
relating to:
- Eligibility (including order of selection).
- The extent, scope, and effectiveness of services provided.
- Functions performed by state agencies that affect or
that potentially affect the ability of individuals with
disabilities in achieving employment outcomes under this
title.
- In partnership with Rehabilitation Services:
- Develop, agree to, review and revise State goals and
priorities for the State Plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the vocational rehabilitation
program for the State Plan
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- Advise the SRS and Rehabilitation Services regarding activities
authorized to be carried out under this title, and assist
in the preparation of the State Plan and amendments to the
plan, applications, reports, needs assessments, and evaluations.
- To the extent feasible, conduct a review and analysis of
the effectiveness of, and client satisfaction with:
- The functions performed by Rehabilitation Services.
- Vocational rehabilitation services provided by State
agencies and other public and private entities responsible
for providing vocational rehabilitation services to individuals
with disabilities under this Act.
- Employment outcomes achieved by eligible individuals
receiving services under this title, including the availability
of health and other employment benefits in connection
with such employment outcomes.
- Prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and
the Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration
on the status of vocational rehabilitation programs operated
within the State, and make the report available to the public.
To avoid duplication of efforts and enhance the number of
individuals served, coordinate activities with the activities
of other councils within the State, including the Statewide
Independent Living Council, the advisory panel established
under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, the
State Developmental Disabilities Council, the State mental
health planning council and the State workforce investment
board.
- Advise and assist in coordinating and establishing working
relationships with the Statewide Independent Living Council
and centers for independent living.
- Perform such other functions, consistent with the purpose
of Title I of the Rehabilitation Act, as the State Rehabilitation
Council determines to be appropriate, that are comparable
to the other functions performed by the Council. For example,
the Council may:
- Participate in identifying critical issues, researching
them and developing recommendations, plans and actions.
- Assist Rehabilitation Services in developing and implementing
strategies for public education and outreach activities
for underserved populations, especially minorities.
- Advocate on behalf of the agency for resources needed
to serve Kansans with disabilities.
- Advise Rehabilitation Services on how to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employers.
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