ODP Shares Expectation Bulletin, Training Webinar for Coordination of OVR and ODP Employment-Related Services

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the publication of Bulletin 00-26-05 “Expectations for Coordination of OVR and ODP Employment-Related Services,” with an effective date beginning on January 1, 2027.

The purpose of this joint bulletin is to provide guidance on expectations to coordinate employment-related services between ODP and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), including when an individual must be referred to OVR prior to the authorization of ODP-funded employment services.

Updates to the requirements in this bulletin include:

• A new requirement that any individual who was determined ineligible for OVR services or had their OVR case closed prior to January 1, 2017, must be re-referred to OVR prior to authorizing any new ODP-funded Supported Employment or Advanced Supported Employment services;
• Information regarding the OVR referral process when OVR has a waiting list for services;
• The process for authorizing ODP services when OVR’s employment services have ended but the individual’s case with OVR remains open; and
• Removal of the Small Group Employment section, as OVR does not provide a comparable service.

This bulletin includes the following ten (10) attachments to assist with the OVR referral process.

1. ODP Employment Services Documentation Desk Reference
2. SC Checklist for Making a Referral for OVR Services (Download)
3. SC Sample Letter for Extended Services Template (Download)
4. OVR-169A
5. OVR-169 (BTT) Business Trade Technical School Financial Aid Information REV 06-24
6. OVR-263
7. OVR-263A
8. OVR Section 511 – Ineligibility Letter
9. OVR-264
10. OVR-163 REV 02-18

ODP will hold a training opportunity for Administrative Entities (AE) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) to hear updates to this bulletin on December 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. You can register here to attend.