Home > Bureau of Rehabilitation Services > CRP Project

Coming together with Rehabilitation Providers Project

The availability, structure and quality of employment services throughout the state have a direct impact on what the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is able to offer individuals with disabilities as they pursue their vocational goals. The Coming Together with Rehabilitation Providers (CRP) Project was formally launched in the Fall of 2011. The purpose of the CRP Project is to ultimately improve the employment outcomes of BRS clients and ensure that there is a maximum return on the resources invested in employment services for that purpose.

The CRP Project Steering Team, consisting of CRP and VR staff across the state, convened in October to discuss project strategies, timelines and issues. Through a series of brainstorming activities, the Steering Team identified strengths in the CRP services delivery system that could be leveraged, as well as areas for improvement. The Team prioritized this list and developed six work groups to develop recommendations in priority areas. The Steering Team compiled recommendations from the workgroups and presented them to BRS leadership in March 2012. These recommendations marked the end of Phase One of the CRP Project.

Phase Two of the CRP Project began April, 2012 and will run through January 1, 2013. In this phase, the recommendations approved by BRS leadership will be piloted. The Steering Team will monitor the progress of these pilots, make adjustments as indicated, and present a report on final recommendations and outcomes.

If you have questions or suggestions related to this project, please direct them to:

Elinor Weissman
Regional Manager

Elinor.J.Weissman@maine.gov

Ph: (207) 596-2601

TTY: 1-888-212-6229

Or

Valerie Oswald
Rehablitation Consultant

Valerie.J.Oswald@Maine.gov

Ph: (207) 623-7963

TTY: 1-888-755-0023

You may also provide feedback using our on-line feedback form.

CRP Project Groups

We encourage stakeholders to follow this project and provide feedback along the way. The Project Plans and Meeting Summaries from the Steering Team and Workgroups will be posted on this website. Please check back periodically for current activities and progress.