The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
Investment ID: 018-000000112
Overview
Program Title
The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
Description
RSA satisfies Sec. 15 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, through a National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training materials (NCRTM). The NCRTM facilitates the sharing of information and resource availability for individuals with disabilities and their families, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) personnel, as well as professionals in the field of VR, relevant public and private agencies, and the general public. The NCRTM contains training and technical assistance materials, research, practices supported by promising evidence, and curriculum designed to help individuals with disabilities eligible for VR services, including youth with disabilities, secure competitive integrated employment, as well as enable State VR agency personnel and other professionals in the VR field to manage available resources, improve effective service delivery, and increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Type of Program
Non-major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable
Associated Websites
https://ncrtm.ed.gov/
Investment Detail
This acquisition meets the statutory requirement [29 U.S.C. 712] and provides a return on investment by facilitating the sharing of training and technical assistance materials developed by RSA discretionary and formula grantees to effectively meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. The materials contained in the NCRTM inform individuals with disabilities and their families, as well as the field of vocational rehabilitation (VR). They also prepare VR administrators, counselors and paraprofessionals. The materials can be replicated to support the continued development of skilled VR personnel thus sustaining the work of grant projects funded by the Department. Additionally, resources contained in the NCRTM reflect practices supported by promising evidence.