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  • 2021-00149 — Applications for New Awards; Rehabilitation Training: Disability Innovation Fund-Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1092
    Reading Time:about 41 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Education is announcing the availability of funding for the Disability Innovation Fund—Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to support state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing career pathways to assist individuals with disabilities in advancing their careers, especially in high-demand fields like STEM. The program focuses on improving employment outcomes and reducing reliance on public benefits. Grants will be awarded to projects that create partnerships with various stakeholders to develop training and support services tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education is offering money to help people with disabilities get better jobs in areas like science and technology. This program will work with different groups to create special training and support to help these individuals succeed in their careers.

  • 2024-29996 — Proposed Priority and Requirements-Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102841
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.

    Simple Explanation

    In the document, the Department of Education wants to make better plans for training people who help others with disabilities find jobs. But, the words they use are really tricky and hard to read, which might confuse people trying to understand it.