ACCES-VR

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation

Disclaimer: All memos are listed for historical value and may not be the most current information on a topic.


Procedural and Related Memos
Name Date Issued
Financial Need Review: One-Time Service - Job Save February 27, 2012
Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service Procedures February 6, 2012
Supervisory Review of Case Services August 25, 2011
Serving Individuals who are SSDI/SSI Participants Policy and Social Security Ticket to Work Procedure April 20, 2011
Substance Use Disorder Technical Assistance Brief January 3, 2011
Case Management Strategies December 9, 2010
Assessment Policy 2010 Memo August 31, 2010
Procedure For Purchasing Language Interpreter and Written Translation Services for Consumers with Limited English Proficiency [LEP] August 12, 2010
Extended Employment - Supported Employment 'Extended Services' July 7, 2010
Updated Form 711 - Request for Due Process June 21, 2010
College Funding Limits Clarification June 14, 2010
Funding Limits for College and University Training Programs May 18 , 2010
Summary of Limits on Duration and Cost of VR Services April 5, 2010
Transition Planning and Services Policy Questions and Answers January 22, 2010
Funding Limits for Vocational Training Programs September 8, 2009
Purchase of Clothing / Tools / Equipment September 8, 2009
Eligibility for Services 2009 Memo January 30, 2009
Memo on Ticket to Work Rule Change July 18, 2008
Income Threshold April 25, 2008
Vehicle Modification Memo February 13, 2007
Memo on Payment to Rochester Institute of Technology NTID July 5, 2005
Memo on Purchase of Clothing POL-05-01 April 18, 2005
Memo on MOU Process Update January 5, 2005
Memo on Procurement Approval - Revision November 26, 2004
Memo on Procurement Approval September 7, 2004
Memo on Payment for High-Risk Equipment Items September 7, 2004
Memo on Internal Control Procedures - For Immediate Implementation - CORRECTED September 3, 2004
Email from Debora Brown-Grant on RSA Edits regarding Education Levels August 20, 2004
Email from John Cebula on RSA Edits regarding Education Levels August 16, 2004
Supported Employment Questions and Answers June 14, 2004
Presumptive Eligibility for Persons Receiving SSI/SSDI
May 28, 2004
Memo (email) on College Related Forms and Letters, Criteria to Evaluate Progress May 11, 2004
Memo on Organization System for Vocational Rehabilitation Memoranda April 9, 2004
Memo on Vehicle Modification Services and Service Providers February 17, 2004
Memo on Transition Plan for Review of Vehicle Modifications January 9, 2004
Memo on Revised Procedures (Comparable Benefits, Comparable Benefits Checklist and Non-Degree Training) January 2, 2004
Memo on Economic Need - One Time Service Calculation December 16, 2003
Memo on Self-Employment Technical Assistance Brief December, 2003
Memo (email) on Computer Security Issues November 7, 2003
Memo (email) on Not Reverting Case Closures October 8, 2003
Memo on Procedures for Provision of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to State Education Department (SED) Employees and Close Relatives October 2003
Memo on VESID Release Forms September 22, 2003
Memo on Deletion of Outdated Policy Material July 21, 2003
Memo on College Policy Update July 18, 2003
College Policy Questions and Answers July 14, 2003
Memo on Edinboro University Costs July 7, 2003
Memo on Significance of Disability Training Questions May 19, 2003
Memo on Mechanical Speech Devices May 16, 2003
Memo on College Policy and Procedures May 2, 2003
Memo on the New Status 10 Case Note (email) April 9, 2003
Memo on Revised Policy Sections: 405.00 Training at a College or University (Policy Information Memo #14) April, 2003
Memo on Homemaker Policy March 19, 2003
Memo on Revised Policy Sections: Due Process, Significance of Disability and Order of Selection (Policy Information Memo #13) March, 2003
Memo on Mental Health Technical Assistance Brief February 14, 2003
Memo on Revised Policy Section: 010.00 Employment Outcome (Policy Information Memo #12) February, 2003
Memo on New Policy Section: Serving Individuals who are SSDI/SSI Participants (Policy Information Memo #11) January, 2003
Special Program Codes for Supported Employment: 025 and 026 December 17, 2002
Memo on Welfare to Work Program Codes November 22, 2002
Memo on Learning Disability Technical Assistance Brief November 7, 2002
Memo on Document Request and Case Noting October 7, 2002
Memo on TANF 200% Questions and Answers October 1, 2002
Memo on State Insurance Fund: CaMS September 13, 2002
Revision to Eligibility Policies and Procedures
August 1, 2002
Memo on Revision to Eligibility Policies and Procedures July 31, 2002
Memo on 200% of Poverty Certification July 11, 2002
Memo on New Case Service Code 035X - Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale May 3, 2002
Memo on New Policy Section: 202.00 Eligibility for Services (Policy Information Memo: 11) May 2002
Supported Employment and Ticket to Work April 17, 2002
Memo on Coding for One-Stops March 5, 2002
Memo of New Policy Sections: 440.00 Driver Education and Training and 441.00 Vehicle Modifications, Adaptive and Automotive Equipment (Policy Information Memo: 10) March 2002
Memo on Administrative Review, Mediation, Impartial Hearing Scheduling Process January 24, 2002
Memo on Consumer Participation in the Cost of Services for Consumers receiving Social Security Benefits November 8, 2001
Memo on World Trade Center - Special Program Code "WTC" November 8, 2001
Memo on Incumbent Worker and Employed Adults under WIA July 3, 2001
Memo on Identifying Consumers as Significantly Disabled for NISH Contract March 8, 2001
Memo on Sign Language Training and Speech Reading Services March 8, 2001
Memo on Economic Need Procedures November 21, 2000
Memo on New Policy Section: 410.00 Non-Degree Training at Trade, Business and Other Schools November 2000
Memo on New Family Living Requirement Thresholds November 10, 2000
Memo on Status 26 Closure Procedure September 14, 2000
Memo on Revised Policy Sections: 100.00 Consumer Involvement; 105.00 Administrative Review, Mediation and Impartial Hearing; 206.00 Individualized Plan for Employment December, 1999
Memo on Coordination of Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Students Who are Eligible for Both Programs November 1999
Memo on Access by Non-VESID Staff August 5, 1999
Memo on Questions and Answers from the Policy and Procedures Training: Referral and Application, Significance of Disability, Eligibility May 24, 1999
Memo on Supported Employment Program Code - Title VIc November 10, 1998
Review of Impartial Hearing Officer Decisions October 6, 1998
Memo on Questions and Answers from the Policy and Procedures Training April 16, 1998
Memo on Signed Statement of Collaboration with NYSFAAA March 25, 1998
Memo on Guidelines for Use of Job Coaches November 10, 1997
Memo on The Federal Regulations Implementing Title I of the Rehabilitation Act July 11, 1997
Memo on VESID's Alliance with New York State United Teachers September 12, 1994
Memo on Joint Agreement between VESID and the Office of Higher and Professional Education August 4, 1994
Memo on Joint Agreement between the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities and the Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped to Improve Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities September 14, 1993
Memo on Joint Agreement between the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) and the Office of Elementary, Middle and Secondary (EMS) on the Provision of Transition Services for Youth with Disabilities October 30, 1992
Memo on Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities at the Secondary Level June 1992
Memo on Economic Need Clarification March 17, 1992
Memo on Case Transfer Guidelines December 30, 1991
Memo on Automated Application Letters for Referrals, VES-04A and Revised Data Registration Screen May 8, 1991
Memo on Supervision in Developing Access to Services February 5, 1991
Memo on Placement Code 990 October 15, 1990

VESID Fiscal Guidelines
Fiscal Number Name
FIS-05-01 Interim Documentation Requirements for Vendor Payments
FIS-05-02 Psychological Services - Procurement
FIS-05-03 Restoration of Fully Funded Training Services
FIS-04-01 Urgent Requirements Quotes and Bids
FIS-04-03 Process for Purchasing Transportation Services
FIS-04-04 Strategies for Quality Cost Effective Services
FIS-04-05 Child Care Services Form
FIS-04-06 Requirement for Architect on Certain Renovations
FIS-04-07 Contracting for Vehicle and Van Modifications
FIS-04-08 Requirements for Submission of Advertisements to the Contract Reporter/Local Newsletters
FIS-04-11 Replacement of Authorizations for Goods and Services
FIS-04-12 Separation of Duties for Financial Transactions

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Last Updated: March 1, 2012