Syllabus for Audio Conference

Order of Selection (OOS)
– Lessons Learned from a Study of Federal and Selected State Policy Frameworks

Date: December 12, 2008

Speaker:

Robert "Bobby" Silverstein, J.D., Principal - Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, P.C.

Moderator:

Michael Morris, J.D.,CEO - Burton Blatt Institute of Syracuse University.

Description:

In response to near universal requests by Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies in the Southeast region for technical assistance relating to the ORDER OF SELECTION (OOS) provision, Robert “Bobby” Silverstein will present the findings of his recent (October 2008) study of the OOS provision. The policy analysis, which was conducted in partnership with the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) for the Rehabilitation and Research Training Center (RRTC) on Vocational Rehabilitation, includes a review of the federal policies relating to OOS as well as policies issued by selected states.

Topics

1. INTRODUCTION
2. OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL ORDER OF SELECTION POLICY
3. ANALYSIS OF STATE POLICIES
   • Determination of whether to establish an order of selection
   • Establishment of order of selection, including priority categories, definition of individual with the most significant disability, and ranking individuals within a priority (waiting list);
   • Implementation of order of selection, including opening and closing priority categories, and funding arrangements; and
   • Administration of order of selection, including development of IPE, information and referral system, and the role of the State Rehabilitation Council.
4. GROUP DISCUSSION
   • Opportunity to Ask Questions
   • Share comments on current practices
   • Identity next steps

Target Audiences

• VR Agency Directors
• VR Senior Management
• Client Assistance Program Directors
• Community Rehabilitation Program Directors
• Centers for Independent Living Directors

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