similar work performed by individuals who do not have
disabilities.
"Integrated setting." With respect to an employment outcome,
a setting typically found in the community in which an applicant
or eligible individual interacts with individuals without
disabilities, other than an individual who is providing services
to the applicant or eligible individual, to the same extent that
individuals without a disability in a comparable position
interact with other persons.
"Office of Vocational Rehabilitation." The Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation established under section 7 of the act
of December 20, 1988 (P.L.1306, No.167), known as the Vocational
Rehabilitation Act.
Section 3. Powers and duties of the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation shall develop
connections between local education agencies and public and
private employers to promote the successful transition of high
school students with disabilities into competitive integrated
employment after graduation. In collaboration with officials of
local education agencies and other public agencies, such as an
agency taking part in a county mental health or intellectual
disabilities program, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
shall to the greatest extent possible:
(1) Provide information for the development of
individual education plans for high school students with
disabilities. The office shall, when possible, attend
individual education plan meetings in person or by
alternative means, such as video conferences and conference
calls, when invited by local education agencies.
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