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Aware Vendor Portal Training
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Vendor Portal Training (August 2024)
Pre-ETS Potentially Eligible Vendor Portal Training
(February 8, 2023)
Adult Supported Employment Referral
Vendor Portal Sign Language Interpreter Training
(February 10, 2023)
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Technology Updates
March 2026 Technology Update
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January 2025 Technology Update
Core Rehabilitation Services
Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS)
are a combination of Unified Services (formerly Unified Services Contract) and Supported Employment services, which includes: orientation, assessment, work readiness, job placement, services to youth, supported employment intensive and extended, assistive technology/rehabilitation technology, driver rehabilitation and adjunct services.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for Potentially Eligible (PE) Students with Disabilities (SWD) are a Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are designed to address the career development needs of students with disabilities who are not already receiving vocational rehabilitation services. Pre-ETS prepares students with disabilities for employment, explores their post-secondary education options, develops their employment related soft skills and assists them in obtaining work experience. Pre-ETS provides a meaningful way to enhance the development of a student’s career direction. The goal is for Pre-ETS to prepare students to become engaged in their own transition and vocational planning as well as for successful long-term employment consistent with their individual strengths, abilities, interests, and informed choice.
ACCES-VR has launched the 2026 Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services (CRS) Vendor Cost Survey.
Purpose of the Survey
ACCES-VR is conducting this statewide survey to gather accurate information on the real costs of delivering CRS services. The results will be used to:
Modernize CRS rates to better reflect actual provider costs
Capture vendor staffing models and time allocation
Promote transparency and equity across New York State
While participation is voluntary, submitting your data ensures your organization’s costs and operations are represented in the statewide analysis.
Survey Materials
The survey is completed using an Excel workbook.
Download Cost Spreadsheet here
Scribe Instructions:
Scribe Guide for Vendor Cost Survey
Before You Begin
To complete the survey, you should gather the following information:
Direct CRS staff: salaries, benefits, and hours
Program and administrative staff (≥15% CRS support): salaries, benefits, and hours
Non-labor costs: facilities, supplies, and overhead
Submission Instructions
Deadline:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Submit via email to:
CRS2024@nysed.gov
Subject line format:
2026 CRS Cost Survey – [Organization Name]
Questions?
Contact:
CRS2024@nysed.gov
Procurement Opportunities
RFP #25-005 Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) Request for Proposal Limited Rebid 2024-2028
(December 4, 2024)
Closed for Bidding February 7, 2025
Questions and Answers
RFP #24-003 Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) Request for Proposal 2024-2028
(June 1, 2023)
Closed for Bidding July 17, 2024
Question and Answer Part 1
Question and Answer Part 2
Question and Answer Part 3
Bidder's Conference Video Recording
Bidder's Conference PowerPoint Part 1
PDF
Bidder's Conference PowerPoint Part 2
PDF
Training and Resources
2026 CRS Rates
2025 CRS Rates
NYS CASE Training Course Registration
CRS Deliverable Forms
CRS Vendor Training Video(link is external)
CRS Training Questions and Answers
Draft Authorization Process Video Tutorial
(January 2024)
Draft Authorization Process Written Instructions
(August 2024)
CRS Memos
CRS Authorizations for 2026, CRS Rebid Services, and CRS Contract Amendments
578 and 582
9/18/2024
578X
9/18/2024
Adult Supported Employment Memo
(October 31, 2023)
Attachment 1: Adult Supported Employment Information Form
Attachment 2: Vendor Portal Instructions
Colleges
Reader's Aid Program
New York State Education Law, specifically Education Law Section 4210, to provide financial assistance to eligible college students with disabilities. Funded by New York State, RAP is administered by the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services–Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). The program supports eligible students by helping them access necessary services and resources to achieve their educational and employment goals, promoting their academic success.
Reader's Aid Program is available for colleges and students
Interpreter Services
ACCES-VR provides sign language interpreter services and/or video remote interpreting services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to assist them in accessing and participating in vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. These services are provided through contracts with pre-approved vendors. The following are guidelines and forms related to scheduling, billing and reimbursement for these services:
Active Contract Proposal:
RFP #86 Sign Language Interpreter Services
PRO-16-04 Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service Procedures
Interpreter Referral Quarterly Progress Report
Sign Language Interpreter Time Sheet
Emergency Interpreter Service Request Form
Interpreter Service Contract Claim Submission Deadline for the 2016-17 Contract Year
Interpreter Services Provider Guidelines
Mediation Services
RFP #GC25-003 Mediation Services
Psychologists
RFQ #25-010 Psychologist Services Limited Rebid Opportunity
Vehicle Modifications
Announcement of Procurement Opportunity
Standards for Automotive Adaptive Equipment
Miscellaneous Resources
Fall 2025 ACCES-VR Vendor Focus Groups Primary Findings and Responses
Substance Use Disorder Vocational Rehabilitation Readiness Assessment Form
Important Notice regarding our change to plain paper VR-301 Authorization/Voucher
Memo on WIOA Section 511 Requirements for Subminimum Wage
Memo on Proposed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Services
Memo to Potential Vendors regarding Release of Core Rehabilitation Service Request for Proposal
(June 1, 2023)
Memo to Potentially Eligible Pre-ETS Vendors regarding Early Termination of Contracts
(June 1, 2023)
Memo to Vendors regarding Case Trainings
(June 1, 2023)
Memo to Vendors regarding Monthly Progress Reports
(May 17, 2023)
Memo to Vendors regarding Registration for AWARE
(March 14, 2023)
Memo to Vendors regarding Updated Guidance for AWARE transition
(February 21, 2023)
Memo to Vendors on the planned, temporary interruption for processing vouchers
(February 2, 2023)
Memo to CRS 2.0 Vendors and Pre-ETS Potentially Eligible Vendors regarding the Transition from the ERS to Aware Vendor Portal
(December 22, 2022)
Archived Memos
Feedback
Are we missing a form or resource that you think should be listed on this website? Let us know. Any contract, form, billing, invoicing concerns can be addressed by emailing us at
VRSupport@nysed.gov