COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - AS AMENDED SPRING 2021

 

MISSION - FROM ARTICLE II OF THE CSAVR CONSTITUTION

The mission of the Council shall be to maintain and enhance a strong, effective, and efficient national program of public vocational rehabilitation which, in partnership with education, business, and the workforce system, empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence inclusion, and integration into communities.

 

PURPOSE - FROM ARTICLE III OF THE CSAVR CONSTITUTION

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The purpose of the Council shall be to:

1. Provide a forum to enable Administrators of State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies (SVRA) to study, deliberate, and act upon matters affecting the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

2. Provide a resource for the formulation and expression of the collective points of view of State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies on all issues affecting the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities;

3. Serve as an advisory body to the Rehabilitation Services Administration and to other governmental agencies as they develop policies and administer programs affecting the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

4. Serve as an advisory body to other associations on matters pertaining to the vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities;

5. Provide a means of communication and joint action with similar organizations in the health, education, welfare, business, and workforce systems, as the services of such organizations are related to the provision of vocational rehabilitation and employment services to persons with disabilities;

6. Conduct, support, and participate in research and demonstration leading to improvement of vocational and other rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities;

7. Inform the public with respect to the effect of disability in lives of individuals and the benefits that accrue to persons with disabilities and society for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services;

8. Advocate for the enhancement of the national public program of vocational rehabilitation services; and

9. Lead and support the development of effective working relationships with businesses through the National Employment Team (NET).

 

OPERATING PRINCIPLES -

VR is driven to deliver inclusive, culturally informed services and outcomes for people with disabilities and business in a system that is free of ableism, racism, discrimination, and institutional bias.

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• Principle #1:

  • Innovating Solutions to achieve greater access to and use of vocational rehabilitation services resulting in the most effective outcome for our customers.

• Principle #2:

  • Building careers and retaining talent in America’s workforce by investing expertise and resources to benefit our customers.

• Principle #3:

  • Customizing Services and Expertise that provide flexible supports and services to meet the workforce goals of our customers.

• Principle #4:

  • Leading and Engaging in Collaborative Strategies with our partners who are working with us to achieve greater collective impact at all system levels.

• Principle #5:

  • Committed to assuring the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and all who are legally protected from discrimination.