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2023 NET Summit Sept. 19-20, 2023 Westin Washington, DC City Center 1400 M Street ● NW Washington, DC 20005 8:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time both days Conference Details Below: REGI STRATION closed on September 8, 2023. NET Summit 2023 Agenda Registration fee is $325.00. Due to demand, registration is limited. All non-State Agency personnel must contact CSAVR (kwest-evans@csavr.org ) for registration. ​ CSAVR 2023 NET Summit Hotel Westin Washin gton DC 1400 M Street Washington, DC 20005 Hotel Link: Book your group rate for 2023 NET Summit ​ Dr aft Agenda: Day O ne: NET Members, Business Relations and VR Training Center Staff meet to discuss a number of updates and hold roundtable discussions based on “hot topics” submitted by the team. General Session Welcome Introductions NET and Business Relations Update Breakouts and Roundtable Discussions The topics will include: Roundtable Discussions “Hot Topics” ​1. Cross Staff Training and Development: How do you build the team within a VR agency to include the career focus upfront? This would include the working relationships at all levels within the organization as well as the VRC – Business Relations Staff and other areas that support CIE outcomes in the dual customer environment – OT, AT, Transition, etc. 2. Business Based Training – disability awareness, demographics, Windmills and other tools. How to best use these tools when working with a business at all levels, particularly in a DEI&A environment. 3. Measuring Outcomes of Business Relations Services – where do we have tools that are being used (e.g. MI), there is uncertainty about WIOA Indicator 6 so how do Business Relations teams define and share their outcomes? This could include reporting on a wide range of services, employment outcomes, customer satisfaction tools, etc. Could this be part of the statewide assessment for the State Plan, what is the involvement of the SRC? How do the measures related to the amendments in the Rehab Act directly related to VR’s work with business? ​ 4. Work Based Learning – the continuum of opportunities, what strategies are being used effectively, consider the wide range of options: volunteer work, internships, externships, OJTs, training center involvement, pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship options. 5. Transition: early introduction of careers and opportunities to students while they are still in school. What is the connection between Transition Counselors, the schools and the Business Relations team? 6. Second Chance Employment: where do we have partnerships and models that are effective in working with business to build opportunities for individuals with disabilities who are formerly incarcerated? Day One Evening Reception: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Recognizing partners and individuals who have made a difference in promoting a dual customer approach that supports the careers and independence of customers with disabilities. Day Two: Hearing from our Business Partners, including Federal Agencies – Dual Partnerships that are Effective and Where we Move Together for Future Career Opportunities that Meet the Employment Needs of Business Sample Listing of the Businesses Invited: CVS Health, Pfizer, Boeing, Walmart, GM (Michigan team), Dell, Microsoft, ACCESS Board, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Transportation. Accommodation Requests: The deadline to request accommodations is August 25, 2023. Accommodations must be requested when registering. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed after the cut-off date. If your travel approval is delayed in your agency process, please contact thamrick@csavr.org and let us know your accommodation needs. Social Media: By registering for the event, I understand that my photo or likeness may be used on social media activities. If you have questions regarding social media please contact info@csavr.org . ​

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MEET THE STAFF Stephen A Wooderson - Chief Executive Officer swooderson@csavr.org Steve Wooderson was selected as the CEO of CSAVR on November 1, 2010. Prior to joining CSAVR, Steve was the administrator of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services. He oversaw the state VR and independent living programs, as well as the disability determination services bureau. ​ His experience in VR spans over 35 years of service in the vocational rehabilitation program. Steve started as a VR counselor in south-central Missouri in January of 1981 and he enjoyed a 20-year career with the Missouri VR agency. In March of 2000, Steve moved to Iowa to become the rehabilitation services chief and then was appointed agency administrator in December of 2002. He has served at all professional levels in the public vocational rehabilitation program; which gives him a unique perspective of the local, state, and national implications of VR service delivery. During Steve's tenure in Iowa, he also was adjunct faculty in the Drake University rehabilitation counseling program. ​ Since his tenure with CSAVR, he has also led the way to an international partnership with allied vocational rehabilitation service providers in Western Europe and been a featured trainer and speaker with the European Platform for Rehabilitation headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Steve also has represented CSAVR and the US public VR program by presenting and meeting with members of the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor, social services providers, and higher education officials in Hanoi, Vietnam. ​ He is a certified Dale Carnegie trainer and a retired Army Reserves Lieutenant Colonel. Kathy West-Evans - Director of Business Relations kwest-evans@csavr.org Kathy West-Evans, the CSAVR Director of Business Relations is from the State of Washington. She joined CSAVR in this role in August 2005 where she leads the National Employment Team (NET). She had the opportunity to work with disABLEDpersons on the development of the Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP) Kathy has her MPA from Seattle University, a Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington, and is a CRC who is fluent in American Sign Language. She has been in the field of vocational rehabilitation since 1978 working at the community, state, federal and national level during her 45-year tenure. Kathy started her professional career working as a vocational consultant and manager of the Projects with Industry (PWI) program at the Hearing, Speech, and Deafness Center in Seattle. She moved into the Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) in 1983 as a VR counselor for customers who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or late deafened. Kathy held several positions within DVR during her 14-year tenure with the state agency. In addition to her time as a VR Counselor, she worked as an Assistant Regional Administrator, a Regional Business Relations Specialist, and the Statewide Manager for Business Relations and Marketing. In 1997, Kathy moved to the federal level with the Region X Office of Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) where she worked until July 2005. Kathy was employed as an RSA VR Program Specialist, serving as the State representative to Oregon and Alaska as well as the regional specialist in the areas of employment and business relations, the ADA, training, CSPD, PWI, and services to individuals who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing. Kathy served on the planning committee for the RSA – CSAVR National Employment Conferences in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. Kathy is the past Chair and member of the Veterans Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation and a former Commissioner on the CRCC Board. She has written and co-authored articles on business development strategies and employer relations within VR agencies and had the opportunity to write draft language that is now in WIOA and the Rehab Act that expanded the work of VR with business. Kathy is frequently requested to speak and present on topics related to business relations and the employment of individuals with disabilities. John Connelly - Director, Research and Grants jconnelly@csavr.org John Connelly joined CSAVR in 2009. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of public rehabilitation. After graduating from law school in 1980, he was hired as a staff attorney by the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission. He worked for a year as a staff attorney with the Commission and in 1981 was promoted to General Counsel. In 1993 he was promoted to a deputy director with expanded duties including responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of the agency’s $260 M plus annual operating budget and public relations. From 2001 until July of 2009 John served as the Executive Director of the Commission. Among his accomplishments at the Commission was the creation of the agency’s first dedicated employer services unit. During his tenure with the Commission, John served on the Family and Children First task force, the State Use Committee, and the Governor’s State Workforce Policy Board. John’s VR experience and legal background bring great value to CSAVR. ​ At CSAVR John has primary responsibility for the development, negotiation, and maintenance of our research and grant projects. In this capacity John serves on and/or facilitates grant advisory committees; reviews in conjunction with the Research Committee requests for grant application endorsements and surveys; drafts and/or edits letters of support; and partners with researchers and others in the development of grants and their implementation. Another major area that John assists with is legislative working with our Assistant Director on reviewing legislation that might impact our members; drafting responses to legislative inquiries, and formulating our positions on various legislative issues. Like other CSAVR staff, John supports assigned CSAVR standing committees. He is our primary staff liaison to SSA. When needed, we tap his legal expertise. Tonia D. Ferguson, Esq. - Director of Legislative Affairs tferguson@csavr.org Ms. Tonia D. Ferguson, Esq. joined CSAVR as the Director of Legislative Affairs on June 1, 2022. She is a past Joseph P. Kennedy Fellow, Ms. Ferguson bringing over a decade of experience advocating for individuals with disabilities and their families. Before joining CSAVR, she served as Chief of Staff at the Maryland Department of Health and has served as the Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Autism Society of America. Her expertise encompasses system change, building partnerships, and advocating and influencing policy at the local, state, and federal levels. As part of her duties, she is the staff support for the CSAVR Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Professional Network. Inger Neal - Business Relations Consultant ineal@csavr.org Inger comes to us after serving in a variety of roles with the Georgia VR agency, the latest being Assistant Director of Employment Services. Previously, Inger worked for the Northeast Georgia Technical College and the GA Department of Labor; and completed her Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky. She has and currently still serves on a number of community non-profit boards, is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and will be domiciled in Georgia. Antionette Williams, Ph.D. - Project and Operations Manager awilliams@csavr.org Antionette Williams, Ph.D. joined CSAVR in December 2023. She has 30 years of experience in the field of public rehabilitation. Previously, she served as Chief of Field of Services at the Florida Vocational Rehabilitation General Agency and Deputy Director at the Florida Vocational Rehabilitation Blind Agency, as well as served as Executive Staff Director for the Florida Division of Technology and Innovation. Her combined experience with the general and blind VR agency afforded her the opportunity to advance through the ranks; holding positions in various capacities within the rehabilitation agency management structure. ​ Dr. Williams holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Services, Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Policy, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Human Services. Dr. Williams has served on meaningful boards and councils advocating for individuals with disabilities and their families. ​ Her expertise encompasses leadership, organizational change, strategic planning, contract and audit management, policy development, case management planning & implementation, management training and partner engagement. She is committed to promoting vocational rehabilitation, organizational development and success by providing strategic support to individuals with disabilities through strong partnerships among VR agencies, stakeholders and program compliance. Theresa Hamrick - Operations Coordinator thamrick@csavr.org Theresa Hamrick is our Operations Coordinator. She has worked in the field of rehabilitation for 24 years. Her experience includes working with the Rehabilitation Continuing Education program in Region 6, state rehabilitation council in Oklahoma, and is a founding member of the National Coalition of State Rehabilitation Councils. She has volunteered with numerous non-profits in Oklahoma and has her Bachelor's degree in Business Management.

CSAVR Staff and Contractors in their favorite team colors MEET THE STAFF ABOUT US The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.

"Leap and the NET will appear" -Zen Saying ~John Burroughs NET Summit 2023 Agenda ​ NET Evaluation Check back here for PowerPoint Presentations each day. - NET Summit - IDVR PowerPoint - NET Summit - Iowa Video Marketing - NET Summit - TAP PowerPoint - NET Summit - Business Partnerships MA & MI PowerPoint - NET Summit Abilities to Careers Technical Virtual Learning Platform PowerPoint - NET Summit CVS Abilities in Abundance PowerPoint - NET Summit - DVS Workforce Initiatives Abilities PowerPoin t - Net Summit State Department - NET Summit Access Board - NET Summit Hands on at the Hyatt The national network of the 78 public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs supports a united or “one company” approach to working with business customers. The 78 VR Directors have each named a business consultant that functions as the designated point of contact for their agency. These 78 points of contact, through CSAVR leadership and support, form the National Employment Team or The NET. The NET vision statement: To create a coordinated approach to serving business customers through a national VR team that specialized in employer development, business consulting and corporate relations. The NET supports a dual customer base, meeting the employment needs of business through the qualified applicants and support services provided by the public VR system. Why dual customer? Because the VR programs are funded to serve individuals with disabilities but their employment outcomes are tied to business. VR consumers receive better career planning and employment supports when VR works with business customers to better understand their needs and expectations. ​ The dual customer approach provides the following benefits to customers of the CSAVR sponsored-NET: Business has direct access to a pool of qualified applicants and the support services provided by the public VR system and their partners; VR consumers have access to national employment opportunities and career development resources; and VR agencies have a national system for sharing employment resources, best practices and business connections ​ For more information, please contact: Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, CSAVR & the National Employment Team Phone: 206.999.9455 Fax: 866.322.4434 KWest-Evans@csavr.org ​ Inger Neal, Business Relations Consultant, CSAVR & the National Employment Team ineal@csavr.org Phone: 470.561.1215 ​ -or- ​ Danielle Guest CSAVR/NET Contractor info@csavr.org VIDEOS AND MEDIA Kwik Trip Retail Helper Program CVS Health - Abilities in Abundance: Our Continued Commitment to Inclusive Employment Vertical Harvest -"Heart of Glass" Introduction Video For a downloadable copy of The NET brochure please select below: PDF Word Document The NET Services to Business Pre-Employment Recruitment and Retention Disability Awareness Training Employment Law Education Consultation and Support Financial Advisement Employee Assistance Access to VR support at all levels Emphasis on Diverse and Inclusive Hiring The NET is a one-company approach to serving a variety of businesses through the national network of the 78 publicly funded vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs. The NET is supported by 20,000 specially trained VR staff nationally in coordination with their community partners and a $3.7 billion annual budget designed to train and employ the talents of people with disabilities while meeting the employment needs of business. Contact us today! ​ Kathy West-Evans – Director of Business Relations kwest-evans@csavr.org ​ Inger Neal – Business Relations Consultant iNeal@csavr.org ​ Danielle Guest – Media Coordinator info@csavr.org Talent Acquisition Portal ® Features Job Posting and Metrics Geographic Specific Resume Searches Candidate Availability Recruiter Access and Saved Searches Compliance and Application Reports Hiring Data Interview Capability with Transcripts Direct Access to VR Agencies *TAP is Supported by The NET MATCHING BUSINESS WITH DIVERSE TALENT FOR OVER 100 YEARS VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

CONTACT Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850 Telephone: 301-519-8023 Business Relations Inquiries: KWest-Evans@CSAVR.org Operations Coordinator: THamrick@CSAVR.org All other Inquiries: Info@CSAVR.org Thank you for contacting CSAVR! Send

Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation Request for Proposal: Implementation Assessment Download a copy: FAQs ​ What is the budget for the project? A range of $90,000 to $150,000. Are professional biographies of proposed key personnel limited to one page EACH, or one page collectively? Professional biographies of proposed key personnel are limited to one page EACH - not one page collectively. Is there a cap on indirect costs? Yes, 10%. Do indirect costs include fee/profit only or does the cap apply to all non-direct costs? It applies to all overhead or indirect costs including profit. It is up to the bidder’s discretion as to how these funds are to be used. Is the 10% indirect included in the budget cap? Yes ​ Does CSAVR have a preference regarding Font and Font size for the proposals? No, we do not. We are leaving this to the discretion of the bidders. Do expect a proposal that is easily readable by the reviewers. Would CSAVR be open to a multi-year proposal? CSAVR is not open to a multi-year proposal. Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation Request for Proposal: Implementation Assessment ​ The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) is soliciting proposals for research that identifies federal and state laws, regulations and/or policies that are hindering state vocational rehabilitation agencies (SVRAs) from fully accessing and using their federal allotments, recommends necessary changes to eliminate or reduce these barriers, and identifies and shares strategies and practices that SVRAs who are successfully accessing and managing their full allotment are employing. The study should also identify federal and/or state requirements that are similar in nature to other Workforce Programs but place a higher burden on SVRAs. Background - About CSAVR: CSAVR is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the state/federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the provision of vocational rehabilitation services that assist over 800,000 persons with disabilities annually to retain or obtain competitive integrated employment. CSAVR’s mission is to maintain and enhance a strong, effective, and efficient national program of public vocational rehabilitation (VR) 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. Among other responsibilities CSAVR: Conducts, supports, and participates in research and demonstration leading to improvement of vocational and other rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities, and, Advocates for the enhancement of the national public program of vocational rehabilitation services. About the Project The public VR program is a state/federal program. Approximately 80% of the funding comes from the federal government and 20% from states or territories. There is a funding formula used to determine each state’s allotment. It is a mandatorily funded program, so every year there are increases. The program is administered by the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Education. Every year at the beginning of the fiscal year’s (FY) 3rd third quarter, states that cannot match or use all of their federal allotment can relinquish that money so that other states who have the money to match over and above their allotment can claim that relinquished money for use in their state/territory. There are several federal fiscal requirements which states must meet in addition to the match requirement. These include: Period of performance timelines, obligations and requirements as defined in 2 CFR 200.1, and, Maintenance of Effort (MOE) pursuant to Section 111(a)(2)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act and 34 CFR 361.62(a). With the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), new set asides came into being. These include a new requirement that at least 15% of the funds be reserved for pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities to transition from school to work and post-secondary. Managing this can be very challenging and even more so for some SVRA Directors who do not always have the authority to manage the funds per 34 CFR 361.13 and/or the trained fiscal staff to assist them. ​ Over the past three years, more and more states and territories have struggled to utilize substantial amounts of federal dollars after re-allotment. In FY 2021 approximately $176 million was left unmatched. In FY 2022 $268 million was left unmatched. Over this period the number of SVRAs relinquishing federal dollars increased with 22 of 78 SVRAs relinquishing dollars this past FY. Research Goals, Users, and Questions The purpose of this study is to identify legal, regulatory, programmatic, systemic and structural barriers that prevent states from accessing, matching, and expending all available federal funds to effectively serve their customers. The research should generate recommended changes to eliminate or reduce these barriers as well as identify and share strategies and practices that SVRAs who are successfully accessing and managing their full allotment are employing. Finally, the study should also identify federal and/or state requirements that are similar in nature to other Workforce Programs but place a higher burden on SVRAs. This study is designed to provide evidence at the earliest possible time to be presented to policymakers. Thus, applicants should prioritize timeliness and real-world applications. The stakeholders and potential participants in this research include a wide variety of knowledgeable policymakers and practitioners, including Congress and congressional staff, key personnel in the U.S. Department of Education and the Rehabilitation Services Administration, state legislatures, SVRA Directors, SVRA CFOs, State Rehabilitation Council members, Community Rehabilitation Program directors that vend to SVRAs, SVRA customers and others. ​ Research Questions What federal laws, regulations, and/or policies are preventing SVRAs from fully matching and using their allotments? ​ ​ What state laws, regulations, and/or policies are preventing SVRAs from fully matching and using their allotments? What local or state-level context impedes SVRAs from successfully achieving full match? Are there fiscal requirements imposed on the public VR program that are more onerous than similar provisions imposed on other programs? What is required for SVRAs to successfully achieve full match? What is required for SVRAs to successfully use their federal allotment within the required period of performance? What changes are recommended or needed to eliminate legal, regulatory, programmatic, or systemic constraints that impede the full utilization of federal funding available to states? Approach/Methodology Applicants are encouraged to use the methodology(ies) that they believe will best yield the answers and information sought. Researchers are encouraged to propose a methodological approach that they believe will yield the answers to the questions above. This may include desk and primary research, including qualitative and quantitative methods. CSAVR will work closely with the successful applicant to refine and approve its proposed methodology. Deliverables The selected research team must complete the work described and outlined in the proposal within the proposed timeframe. Project management, including a Quality Assurance Plan, weekly progress reports, and regular communication with CSAVR. A literature review of peer-reviewed and reputable gray literature. A detailed design and data collection plan to be approved by CSAVR prior to any data collection. All research instruments required by the plan. IRB approval, if proposed Data collection, including outreach to research subjects. An interim report of findings midway through data collection. A comprehensive research reports that includes an executive summary, introduction to the topic, summary of the literature review, summary and analysis of the findings including key datapoints and/or supporting quotes, and recommendations for CSAVR and its members. Final briefings with up to six distinct key stakeholder audiences, including tailored slide decks. ​ CSAVR will provide contact information for relevant stakeholders, access to its members, and historical data concerning matching of federal dollars and reallotment. ​ Key Personnel Applicants should specify the key personnel, which includes the proposed Principal Investigator with experience leading similar studies and relevant topical expertise. Other research team members should also support data collection and reporting as needed based on the applicant’s proposal. ​ Period of Performance A draft report with recommendations is due November 15, 2023, with the final report submitted by no later than December 15, 2023. ​ Submission Guidelines Applicants must provide a proposal that demonstrates their understanding of this issue and describes the activities that they would implement to meet the research goals. The proposal must not exceed the pages and must include specific methodological approaches, research subjects, projected timelines, and a management approach with mitigation strategies for overcoming likely difficulties and limitations in the study. Cover page and table of contents are not included in the page limit. Applicants must also include the following appendices (not included in the 10-page limit): Professional biographies of proposed key personnel (not to exceed one page) References, if any. A separate pricing volume should detail the project budget, including assumptions and any accompanying justification that is consistent with the scope of work described here. The pricing must include fully loaded labor of the research team as well as the other costs associated with the study such as travel, research honoria (if any), transcription costs, and software. Questions about this RFP should be submitted via email to John Connelly at jconnelly@csavr.org Respondents should send their proposals to CSAVR CEO Stephen Wooderson electronically via email at swooderson@csavr.org . Proposals must be received by December 30, 2022, at 11:59 PM ET. Review and Selection Process Applicants should show demonstrated expertise in state and federal government, fiscal/financial policy analysis, and programmatic policy analysis, as well as research methodology and applied research. A knowledge of and expertise concerning WIOA, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, and the public VR Program is preferred. The researcher/organization should have demonstrated background in delivering and conducting this kind of study. The selection and notification process will be completed on or around late January 2023, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. Proposals will undergo a review by a panel of CSAVR members and staff evaluating for research design and approach, applicant qualifications and expertise, proposed deliverables, and cost.

CSAVR Spring 2024 Conference April 6 - 10, 2024 Policy, Practice, and Performance - Partners for Tomorrow and Innovation for the Future Con ference Details:​ ​ REGISTRATION: Registration is open. Click HERE . Registration closes April 2, 2024. (Registration for CSAVR does not register you for NCSAB or NCSRC. You must register with each organization separately). ​ NCSAB website: http://www.ncsab.org/ NCSRC website: https://www.ncsrc.us/ ​ ​SESSIONS & AGENDAS: Directors Forum & CSAVR Business Meeting Saturday, April 6th 3:00pm-5:00pm VR DIRECTORS & DESIGNEES ONLY Leadership Forum Sunday, April 7th 8:30 am– 4:30pm Draft Agenda. CSAVR 2024 Spring Conference Monday, April 8th - Wednesday, April 10th until Noon. Final Agenda ​ ACCOMMODATION & DIETARY REQUESTS: Deadline March 15, 2024 Accommodations requests & dietary needs must be requested when registering. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed after cut-off date. ​ ​ EARLY REGISTRATION FEES: (through March 15, 2024) State Agency Personnel - $625.00 State Rehabilitation Council - $625.00 Federal Partner - $625.00 (can receive the Agency rate & group rate) One Day Registration - $280.00 Group Rate for 5-8 State Agency Staff ONLY - $2,650.00 Non-CSAVR State Agency, for-profit, not-for-profit, individual $650.00. Leadership Forum - $35.00 Director's Forum - no charge LATE REGISTRATION FEES: (March 15 - April 2) Registration closed on April 2, 2024. State Agency Personnel - $660.00 State Rehabilitation Council - $660.00 Federal Partner - $660.00 (can receive the Agency rate & group rate) One Day Registration - $300.00 Group Rate for 5-8 State Agency Staff ONLY - $2,775.00 Non-CSAVR state agency, for-profit, not-for-profit, individual $700.00. Leadership Forum - $60.00 Director's Forum - no charge ​ REGISTRATION FOR SPEAKERS: Speakers are required to register for the conference. If speakers are attending the conference, they will be requires to pay the registration fee. There is a one day rate if they wish to attend only one day. ​ REGISTRATION CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations received by March 15, 2024, will receive a full refund. Cancellations after March 15, 2024 will receive a $100 service charge. No refund will be given after April 2, 2024. ​ HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Hyatt Regency Bethesda (sold out on 4-6, 4-7, and 4-9) One Bethesda Metro Center ● 7400 Wisconsin Ave Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-1234 ​ Room Rate: $258 single/double +taxes (this is the conference rate) Hotel Link for Reservations: Reservation Link. Ask for the CSAVR/NCSAB room block. Cut-Off Date: March 15, 2024. Rooms available until sold out or cut-off date, whichever occurs first. Then the hotel prevailing rates apply. ​ OVERFLOW HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Hilton Reservation Link Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda 7301 Waverly Street Bethesda, MD 20814 Room Rate: $169 single/double +taxes ​ HOTEL ROOM CANCELLATION: All hotel reservation cancellations for the CSAVR/NCSAB/NCSRC room block must be made through Theresa Hamrick at thamrick@CSAVR.org . CANCELLATIONS ONLY. If you have questions please call Theresa Hamrick at 301-519-8023 or thamrick@csavr.org . All cancelled rooms will be assigned to those on the wait list. ​ GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Ground transportation is estimated to run you about $40-$60 from airport to hotel. The airport is 12 miles from the hotel. ​ Please read the CSAVR Conference Participation Standards before registering. Conference Participation Standards ​ We only permit display tables for projects funded by our federal partners. We do not have an exhibit hall nor opportunity to exchange marketing material. On the bottom of our registration page for conference is a link to our conference participation standards. Please reference the solicitation and distribution of materials section. ​

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Model State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Deaf People The CSAVR Model State Plan (MSP) serves as a foundational resource for the field. Employment and career outcomes for deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, and deafblind adults (collectively, deaf in this document) are far below their hearing peers. Longstanding systemic barriers continue to require proactive, comprehensive approaches to improving access for deaf clients. This MSP gives essential guidance to state vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs in the structure, services, and supports needed to close the employment gap. This MSP provides: High level summary of critical issues and action items for VR leadership Content for training and professional development for VR professionals This guide was developed with the assumption that the audience is largely familiar with the core tenets of VR, the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It is a deep dive into how to provide meaningful services for deaf people and to improve employment outcomes for this population. States are encouraged to adapt and adopt state-specific information for their own state plans, as needed. >>> Definition: This document uses the umbrella term “deaf” to refer to deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deafdisabled, and deafblind categories within RSA (page 26). Further information from the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) on the history of and considerations in different usages. Resources: Model State Plan updated Oct.2023 Top Priorities in Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Deaf People Infographic