The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is responsible for satisfying Sec. 15 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. RSA funds the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) to meet the Sec. 15 requirements. 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 improve service delivery, and increase the number and quality of employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
New Editions Consulting, Inc. supports RSA through the NCRTM contract. Versed in disability, health, and education, they specialize in technical assistance and training, Section 508 and accessible information communication technology, software and web-based solutions, program management and strategic planning, integrated communications and information dissemination, program evaluation and performance measurement, as well as policy analysis, data analysis and studies.