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About DVR

Agency Purpose

The purpose of the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is to help people with disabilities  achieve a suitable employment outcome.

DVR is part of the State of New Mexico, Public Education Department , and its program is supported by state and federal funds.

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Annual Report

Annual Report - July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 (pdf format - Opens in a new window. Close the new browser window to return to this page.)

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Economic Impact Report

2006 NMDVR Economic Impact Report (pdf format - Opens in a new window. Close the new browser window to return to this page.)

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NMDVR's Manual Operating Procedures

Manual of Operating Procedures (MOP) (Opens in a new window. Close the new browser window to return to this page.)

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Public Hearings

Public Hearings on the proposed changes to the 2009 State Plan will be taking place in the following venues and dates:

Click on Public Hearing Poster and Public Hearing Tri-fold Brochure for detailed information

Public comments regarding the proposed State Plan Attachments are welcome. The deadline for public comments for this year’s State Plan submission is 4.30 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2008. Written comment can be submitted by regular post, fax, or e-mail to:

Richard D. Jirón, M.S., C.R.C.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Director’s Office
5205 Quail Road, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
505.836.1774 x 113
505.836.5674 fax
Richard.Jiron@state.nm.us

Six State Plan Attachments with proposed changes are to be reviewed for approval this year by the Rehabilitation Services Administration. The State Plan Attachments are listed below along with the corresponding State Plan Review Instrument section. The State Plan Review Instrument section provides guidance from the Rehabilitation Services Administration in what is required in the Attachment.

Attachment 4.2(c) – SRC Input and Recommendations - Review Instrument Section 4.2(c).

Attachment 4.10 – Comprehensive System of Personnel Development - Review Instrument Section 4.10.

Attachment 4.11(b) – Annual Estimates - Review Instrument Section 4.11(b).

Attachment 4.11(c)(1) – State’s Goals and Priorities - Review Instrument Section 4.11(c)(1).

Attachment 4.11(c)(4) – Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds - Review Instrument Section 4.11(c)(4).

Attachment 4.11(e)(2) – Evaluation and Reports of Progress - Review Instrument Section 4.11(e)(2).

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State Plan

The public is encouraged to make comment regarding the State Plan at anytime. These comments will be reserved for future use in updating State Plan Attachments. All written comments can be submitted by regular post, fax, or e-mail to:

Richard D. Jirón, M.S., CRC
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Director’s Office
5202 Quail Road, NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
505.836.1774 x 113
505.836.5674 fax
Email: richard.jiron@state.nm.us

2008 State Plan

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  1. Approval Letter from Rehabilitation Services Administration

  2. Cover Letter to Rehabilitation Services Administration, signed by Gary Beene, Assistant Secretary for Vocational Rehabilitation, June 8, 2007

  3. State Plan Pre-Print revised per OMB Number 1820-0500, January 31, 2010

  4. State Plan for the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and State Plan Supplement for the State Supported Employment Services Program Certifications, Section 1: Legal Basis and State Certifications, signed by Gary Beene, Assistant Secretary for Vocational Rehabilitation, July 12, 2006

  5. Certification Regarding Lobbying for New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Basic Support, Title I, signed by Gary Beene, Assistant Secretary for Vocational Rehabilitation, June 4, 2007

  6. Certification Regarding Lobbying for New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Title VI-B/Supported Employment, signed by Gary Beene, Assistant Secretary for Vocational Rehabilitation, June 4, 2007

  7. Executive Order 2003-048 by Governor Bill Richardson, October 31, 2003

  8. State of New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Higher Education Department Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Gary Beene, Assistant Secretary for Vocational Rehabilitation, July 12, 2006

  9. Attachment 4.2(c) – Summary of Input and Recommendations of the State Rehabilitation Council; Response of the Designated State Unit; and Explanation for Rejection of Input or Recommendations

  10. Attachment 4.8(b)(1) – Cooperation with Agencies Not Carrying Out Activities Under the Statewide Workforce Investment System

  11. Attachment 4.8(b)(2) – Coordination with Education Officials

  12. Attachment 4.8(b)(3) – Cooperative Agreements with Private Nonprofit Organizations

  13. Attachment 4.8(b)(4) – Arrangements and Cooperative Agreements for the Provision of Supported Employment Services

  14. Attachment 4.10 – Comprehensive System of Personnel Development

  15. Attachment 4.11(a) – Statewide Assessment, Results of Comprehensive Statewide Assessment of the Rehabilitation Needs of Individuals with Disabilities and Need to Establish, Develop, or Improve Community Rehabilitation Programs

  16. Attachment 4.11(b) – Annual Estimates of Individuals to Be Served and Costs of Services

  17. Attachment 4.11(c)(1) – State’s Goals and Priorities

  18. Attachment 4.11(c)(4) – Goals and Plans for Distribution of Title VI, Part B Funds

  19. Attachment 4.11(d) – State’s Strategies and Use of Title I Funds for Innovation and Expansion Activities

  20. Attachment 4.11(e)(2) – Evaluation and Reports of Progress In Achieving Identified Goals and Priorities and Use of Title I Funds for Innovation and Expansion Activities

  21. Attachment 6.3 – Quality, Scope, and Extent of Supported Employment Services

  22. State Clearinghouse Letter, September 12, 1997

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