State Rehabilitation Council Meeting Minutes
The Council meeting covered various Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) programs, policy initiatives, and operational updates. Key topics included an overview of the Ticket to Work program, a report on special education initiatives from the California Department of Education, and a discussion regarding DOR's collaboration with county behavioral health agencies using the Individual Placement and Support model. The Council reviewed the Directorate's report, which addressed budget constraints, rising caseloads, and the potential necessity of an Order of Selection. Additionally, the meeting featured an annual officer election, an overview of the CalABLE program, a review of the VR Services portion of the Unified State Plan, and an introduction to the new Registered Apprenticeship Program for rehabilitation professionals. Members also received regional district status updates and finalized policy recommendations concerning staffing, partnerships, and service outreach for the State Plan modification.