California Department of Rehabilitation
2009 State Plan Update

ATTACHMENT 4.11(c)(1)

STATE’S GOALS AND PRIORITIES

4.11(c)(1)  Goals and Priorities  
CFR 361.29(c)
The goals and priorities must be jointly developed, agreed to, reviewed annually, and, as necessary, revised by the designated State unit and the State Rehabilitation Council.  Section 101(a)(15)(C) of the Act.

The goals and priorities for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2009 remain the same.  The State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) and the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) jointly decided to maintain our goals. 

These five goals sharpen the focus of the State’s standards and indicators as well as findings and recommendations from the SRC.  It is our ambition to align resources and activities toward successful implementation of these Vocational Rehabilitation (Title I), Supported Employment (Title VI B) and systems change goals.

The results of the California Statewide Needs Assessment Program (SNAP) conducted by the Interwork Institute at San Diego State University (SDSU) showed a common theme among unmet needs for individuals, agencies, and DOR staff.  The top 3 concerns were:  

•	Understanding Social Security benefits	(Goal 3) 
•	Preparing for job interviews (Goal 1 and 2) 
•	Appropriate work settings /Job retention (Goal 1)

DOR Program Goals:

Goal 1:  Increase the quality and quantity of employment outcomes.

Goal 2:  Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of vocational rehabilitation services delivery.

Goal 3:  Increase the number of SSI/SSDI beneficiaries 
             at or above Substantial Gainful Activity.

Goal 4:  Improve the recruitment and retention of 
     qualified rehabilitation professionals.

Goal 5:  Increase equality for persons with disabilities 
              through systems change.