Vocational Rehab Funding in 2026: A Path Forward

A counselor shows information on a tablet to a young man while discussing vocational rehab funding 2026 in a library setting.

Some big changes hit vocational rehabilitation (VR) in 2025, and they’re already reshaping how agencies will operate and deliver services in 2026. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is reviewing a fifth WIOA assessment criterion, expanding its workload just as it faces reduction-in-force (RIF) notices. That means there will be even fewer people to meet higher […]

Libera + SaraWorks Accelerate Vocational Rehabilitation Delivery

Focus on What Really Matters. Automate the Rest. VR agencies are stretched thin. Caseloads are growing. Staffing shortages persist. And compliance demands keep evolving. Too often, counselors spend more time managing paperwork than doing the meaningful work of guiding clients: from needs assessments to skill building, to job placement and retention. Libera and SaraWorks are […]

WIOA Reporting: The TEGL 10-16 & Performance Indicators Guide

TEGL 10-16 WIOA reporting

A Successful Path to October 1 WIOA Reporting Workforce development is a constant balancing act between responding to short-term economic shifts and keeping an eye on long-term needs. While managers and caseworkers are in the trenches daily, there are certain factors they can’t always control:  Funding mandates and distribution  Staffing shortages  Reporting delays from required […]

How Sara helps agencies for the Blind & Visually Impaired break down barriers to success

Blind, visually impaired, and deafblind clients have the same challenge sighted clients do: Managing the flow of information, documents, and appointments that help them on the road to employment — while leading busy lives — is overwhelming. On the other end, overstretched counselors aim to help their clients gain personal independence without missing a milestone […]

NASWA ‘24 attendee exclusive: 1×1 consult on improving client communication 

Sara Client Communication Software is fast replacing a disparate fleet of software applications Workforce agencies use to communicate with clients. This paring-down of technology is helping agencies overcome staffing shortages and achieve better client outcomes. Cody from SaraWorks will be offering free 1×1 consultations at the NASWA Summit to help your agency streamline communication and […]

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