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PROGRAM VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES (VESID)

PROGRAM INFORMATION POPULATION SERVED: Adults, in-school and out-of-school youth whose disabilities impose barriers to employment SERVICES PROVIDED: Evaluation, education, job training, equipment and technology, counseling, guidance, and placement ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY: State Education Department ELIGIBLE SERVICE PROVIDERS: Community rehabilitation agencies, BOCES, trade schools, colleges and universities, and specialized vendors for transportation and vehicle modifications SOURCE OF FUNDING: Federal/State AUTHORIZATION: Federal Statute: Rehabilitation Act-Title I; Title I of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-193); State Statute: Education Law, Section 1001-1009 DESCRIPTION: Professional vocational rehabilitation counselors across New York State in VESID's 15 District Offices and 10 outstations help people with disabilities choose careers that are consistent with their individual interests and abilities and that meet current and future job market opportunities.

PROGRAM DATA FISCAL YEAR: 1996 (1996-97) 1997 (1997-98) 1998 (1998-99) 1999 (1999-00) 2000 (2000-01) APPROPRIATIONS: 164.392m 172.077m 176.502m 179.964m 193.024m NUMBER ENROLLED: 57,038 53,739 54,265 54,335 54,494 OUTCOME DATA: 10,653 competitive; 2,443 supported; 1,729 sheltered; 914 homemaker; 15,739 total placed 11,131 competitive; 2,671 supported; 1,857 sheltered; 828 homemaker; 16,487 total placed 10,188 competitive; 2,423 supported; 1,521 sheltered; 759 homemaker; 14,891 totalplaced 11,345 competitive; 2,924 supported; 1,665 sheltered; 804 homemaker; 16,788 total placed 11,395 competitive; 2,749 supported; 1,415 sheltered; 814 homemaker; 16,373 total placed

CONTACT NAME/AGENCY: DOUG BAILEY, Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) PHONE NUMBER: 518-473-7213