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It all started with the Institute of Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) in 1963

3 topics per year until 2002

University of Wisconsin Stout-

George Washington University-

University of Arkansas-

University of West Virginia

Then came reauthorization (WIOA) in 2014

IRI no longer funded.

TACEs no longer funded.

NCSRC stepped up

Writing Teams

13were on the original writing team

2 State Directors

2 TACE Staff

SRC Members or VR Liaisons

7 of the original writing team

volonteered

to do the rewrite.

5 of the 7 are now retired but still volunteered their time and energy.

SRC-VR Partnership

Under WIOA

114 page document

(58 pages in Chapters-

the rest Appendices.)

Chapter 1: History and Law

Legislative History of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The 1992 Amendments and SRCs.

The 1998 Amendments and SRCs.

Title I (VR Services).

The 2014 Amendments.

SRC Composition and Functions as Outlined in Section 105.

Other SRC Mandates in Title 1.

Legislative Process.

Chapter 2: SRC Basics

Composition.

Legal Basis for SRCs.

Organizational Variation.

Appointment and Terms of Service.

Continuous Recruitment.

Orientation.

Ongoing Training.

Role of the Chair and Vice Chair.

Committees.

Chapter 3: SRC Business Practices

Developing a Mission Statement.

Scheduling Meetings.

In and Out of State Travel Considerations.

Facilitating Effective Meetings and Council Communication.

Establishing Committee Structure and Duties.

Retaining Active Members.

Developing Bylaws.

Developing a Resource Plan.

Chapter 4: Implementation of Responsibilities

Performance Evaluation: “Review, Analyze and

Advise”-

Common Performance Measures .

Budget and Expenditure Information.

Policy Information..

Management Information.

Order of Selection.

Unified or Combined State Plan.

Chapter 4- continued

Comprehensive System of Personnel Development.

Partnerships.

The SRC Role in the Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment.

Participation of the SRC with the State Agency in Monitoring .

Consumer Satisfaction Survey.

Public Participation.

Selection and Evaluation of Impartial Hearing Officers.

Advocacy

Chapter 5: 31 SRC Resources

Rehabilitation Services Administration..

State VR Agency Websites.

Client

Assistance Program.

Parent Training and Information Centers.

Statewide Independent Living Council and Centers for Independent Living

Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation.

National Council of State Agencies for the Blind.

Appendix A: Major RSA Policy Guidance Documents Related to the

VR Program

Technical Assistance Circulars (TACs)

Program Directives (PDs)

Appendix B: 134 Frequently Used Acronyms

Appendix C: RSA Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 361- State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program

Includes sections that mention SRCs with a “Plain

Enflish

” summary of what that section means.

Appendix D: Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order

Appendix E: What Are Other SRCs

Doing?Where

Can I Find Examples?

Section 1: Example of SRC Bylaws.

Section 2: Example of SRC Handbook.

Section 3: Example of SRC Operating Procedures.

Section 4: Example of SRC Input to the Unified State Plan.

Section 5: Example of SRC Guidebook for RSA Monitoring Visit.

Section 6: Example Worksheet: Membership Composition Mandates

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