What is the RSA?
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grant programs that help individuals with disabilities, including learning disabilities, to obtain employment and live more independently by providing supports like counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.
What can my local VR agency do to help me?
Local VR programs help people with disabilities overcome obstacles by encouraging them to focus on their ability and training needed to empower them to become employed.
Your Rights with VR
To apply for services and be considered regardless of your disability, age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or country of origin;
What is RSA 911?
On July 31, 2020, RSA published a notice of a modified system of records entitled "Case Service Report (RSA-911)" in the Federal Register ( PDF ). This system of records replaces the previous system published in the Federal Register on April 8, 2004 ( PDF ). RSA maintains this system of records for performance accountability, research, monitoring, and evaluation purposes required by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by title IV of WIOA, and title I of WIOA. This system contains information on individuals who are participating in or who have exited from the VR and Supported Employment programs, as applicable.
When was the RSA-911 PIA released?
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education published the Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for RSA's Management Information System (RSAMIS) through which VR agencies report RSA-911 data to RSA.
What is a VR program?
The State Vocational Rehabilitation ( VR) Services Program is authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act), as amended by Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This program provides grants to assist States in operating statewide VR programs, each of which is an integral part of a statewide workforce development system. State VR programs provide VR services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in competitive integrated employment or supported employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency. To be eligible for the VR program, individuals must have a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment and who require and can benefit from VR services to achieve employment and maximize career goals. Some states may have more than one VR agency, one for individuals who are blind and one for all other individuals with disabilities. Priority must be given to serving individuals with the most significant disabilities if a State VR agency is unable to serve all eligible individuals. In addition to serving individuals determined eligible for the VR program, State VR agencies may also provide pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities who are potentially eligible for the VR program. VR agencies also engage with employers to increase job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
What is state VR?
State VR programs provide VR services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in competitive integrated employment or supported employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
What are the requirements for VR?
To be eligible for the VR program, individuals must have a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment and who require and can benefit from VR services to achieve employment and maximize career goals.
Current Version of RSA-911
- VR agencies reported RSA-911 data consistent with PD-19-03 for PY 2020 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) and continue to report these data during PY 2021 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022). This version of the RSA-911 is also available as an Excel file.
Previous Versions of RSA-911
- The below Policy Directives outline the submission of RSA-911 data since FFY 1992: 1. PD-16-04 (June 14, 2017) 1.1. VR agencies reported under PD-16-04for PYs 2017, 2018, and 2019 (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020). This timeframe represents the beginning of WIOA data collection and reporting. VR agencies reported quarterly data for both open and closed cases. 2. PD-14-01 …
RSA-911 System of Records
- On July 31, 2020, RSA published a notice of a modified system of records entitled "Case Service Report (RSA-911)" in the Federal Register (PDF). This system of records replaces the previous system published in the Federal Register on April 8, 2004 (PDF). RSA maintains this system of records for performance accountability, research, monitoring, and evaluation purposes required …
Rsamis Privacy Impact Assessment
- On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education published the Privacy Impact Assessment(PIA) for RSA's Management Information System (RSAMIS) through which VR agencies report RSA-911 data to RSA. Section 208 of the E-Government Act of 2002 helps to ensure that Federal agencies put in place sufficient protections for the privacy of personal information in implementing a citiz…