These informational bulletins are currently available in Word and accessible PDF formats. You may download and view them offline, or view the PDF files online.

Currently available Bulletins

Updated March 6, 2007

1. Informational Bulletin #1 - New Tools for Sharing Systems Change Strategies (.doc)
   Informational Bulletin #1 - New Tools for Sharing Systems Change Strategies (Accessible .pdf)
2. Informational Bulletin #2 - Opportunities for State VR Agencies Participation in Statewide Systems Change Initiatives (.doc)
   Informational Bulletin #2 - Opportunities for State VR Agencies Participation in Statewide Systems Change Initiatives (Accessible .pdf)
3. Informational Bulletin #3 - Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Resource Guide: Potential Uses by a State VR Agency (.doc)
   Informational Bulletin #3 - Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Resource Guide: Potential Uses by a State VR Agency (Accessible .pdf)
4. Informational Bulletin #4 - State VR Participation in Medicaid Infrastructure Grants (.doc)
   Informational Bulletin #4 - State VR Participation in Medicaid Infrastructure Grants (Accessible .pdf)
5. Informational Bulletin #5 - Work Incentives & Benefits Planning and Assistance & State VR Agencies (.doc)
   Informational Bulletin #5 - Work Incentives & Benefits Planning and Assistance & State VR Agencies (Accessible .pdf)
6. Information Bulletin #6 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Proposing Reforms to Existing Work Disincentives in the SSI and SSDI Programs (.doc)
   Information Bulletin #6 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Proposing Reforms to Existing Work Disincentives in the SSI and SSDI Programs (Accessible .pdf)
7. Information Bulletin #7 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Working with Transition-Age Youth (.doc)
   Information Bulletin #7 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Working with Transition-Age Youth (Accessible .pdf)
8. Information Bulletin #8 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Workforce Investment Systems (.doc)
   Information Bulletin #8 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Workforce Investment Systems (Accessible .pdf)

Upcoming Bulletins

• Information Bulletin #9 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Fostering Employment Through State Health Initiatives (including Medicaid Buy-In Program design and implementation, Waivers, and State Plan provisions supporting employment)
• Information Bulletin #10 - The Role of State VR Agencies in Fostering Employment Outcomes For Individuals Eligible for Assistance From Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and MR/DD Agencies

At a Glance

Check out the innovative, systemic policies, practices, and procedures State VR agencies are adopting to enhance the employment of persons with disabilities.

Supported by

These information bulletins were funded by a grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration in the U.S. Department of Education supporting the Research and Training Center on Employment Policy for People with Disabilities (H235J055519). The opinions contained in the information bulletins are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of RSA or any other office