Chronological Announcements - Service Providers

Chronological Announcements for DVR Service Providers
Revision/Creation Date	Announcement	Synopsis of Material/Change
07/15/2026	Updated Provider Guidance, FAQs, & Report Completion Guides	New Provider Resources Now Available: Navigate the Technical Specifications with updated FAQs, Report Completion Guides, and more
06/29/2026	2026-2028 Reports & Forms Templates Now Available	DVR is pleased to share that the 2026-2028 Reports/Forms are now available as of June 29. This update includes revised and new report templates.
06/23/2026	Provider Website Updates & Improvements Now Available	DVR has recently updated several provider-facing webpages and resources to improve navigation, organization, accessibility, and ease of use.
06/09/2026	Planning for Increased Service Demand Across Wisconsin	This is great news! DVR's goal is to activate all individuals from the waitlist by June 30, 2027.
06/02/2026	DVR Update on Funding	After about six months of unnecessary delays, we are pleased to share that the Joint Committee on Finance approved the Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)'s 13.10 funding request.
05/22/2026	2026 - 2028 Tech Spec Updates & Upcoming Meeting	The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has published updated Technical Specifications, Fee Schedule, and select initial implementation resources for the 2026-2028 cycle. These updates will take effect July 1, 2026.
05/12/2026	DVR Scanning Unit PO Box Update	The Scanning Unit PO Box will be permanently closed effective May 31, 2026 and will no longer serve as an option for submitting reports to DVR.
05/01/2026	Pre-ETS, OOS Guidance and Opp Inc. Login Update	This communication contains important information about Pre-ETS services for students on the DVR waitlist that will be graduating this spring and upcoming UKG login updates from Opportunities, Inc.
04/28/2026	2026-2028 DVR Service Agreements Submission Deadline	2026-2028 DVR Service Agreement-Due May 15, 2026
04/21/2026	Updated SPQR FAQs Now Available	The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) has updated the Service Provider Qualification Requirements (SPQR) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to reflect common questions and feedback received during recent provider engagement, including the SPQR Informational Q&A session.
04/21/2026	Partners with Business Grant & Resources	The Wisconsin Board for People with Development Disabilities (BPDD) is offering a new grant opportunity for Supported Employment Service Providers.
03/23/2026	Registration Now Open for the 2026 Employment First Conference	Registration is now open for the 2026 Employment First Conference, hosted by Wisconsin APSE. The conference will take place June 1-2, 2026, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
03/13/2026	DVR Service Provider Qualification Requirements	New Qualification Requirements Information and Resources are Now Available for Statewide Service Providers
03/11/2026	2026 - 2028 DVR Service Agreement	This communication contains important information about the upcoming 2026-2028 DVR Service Agreement term (Effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028).
12/03/2025	DVR's Order of Selection (OOS) / Waitlist FAQs	Updated information on DVR's Order of Selection (OOS): Frequently Asked Questions: DVR's Order of Selection (OOS) / Waitlist
12/01/2025	New Main Contact for I/TWs at Opportunities, Inc.	Opportunties, Inc. is excited to introduce Katherine (Kat) Shepard as the new permanent main contact for Internship/Temporary Work (I/TW) services.
11/03/2025	Order of Selection	This communication is to inform you that Wisconsin DVR will begin the process of implementing a wait list for DVR services; this is also called an Order of Selection.
10/24/2025	Clarifying Appropriate Use of DVR's I/TW Service	This communication is to provide you with information related to DVR’s Internship and Temporary Work (I/TW) service.
10/13/2025	US Department of Education Update	Over the weekend you may have heard that U.S. Department of Education (ED) staff received Reduction in Force (RIF) notices.
10/09/2025	Work Incentive Benefits Services (WIBS)	Work Incentive Benefits Services (WIBS) During the Government Shutdown.
08/06/2025	Opp Inc. ITW Instructions & Key Reminders	This update includes newly released, simplified instructions from Opportunities Inc. to support the Internship/Temporary Work (ITW) process, along with recorded videos to accompany each of the four new step-by-step guides.
08/01/2025	New DVR Service Provider Communications – First Issue Now Available	We recently launched a new way to share DVR Service Provider Communications – through DWD's GovDelivery email system, which allows for a cleaner look as well as subscription management.
06/19/2025	Opp Inc. System Process Guidance and Instructions	Thank you for your patience while both you and DVR have been navigating the new system that Opportunities Inc. (Opp Inc.)/Employer of Record service began using in April.
05/16/2025	Safeguarding DVR Consumer Information-Opportunities Inc. New Portal System	This communication includes important information about protecting DVR consumer information and processing information in Opportunities Inc. Applicant Portal.
05/15/2025	Opportunities Inc. Applicant Portal Training Video	Opportunities Inc.'s May 7, 2025 training video reviewing the I/TW Onboarding process in the new portal system is now available on the DVR Service Provider website: Internship/Temporary Work (Employer of Record) (Under Resources):
02/13/2025	DVR Service Agreement Reminders (2024-2026)	The following message includes reminders about the 2024-2026 DVR Service Agreement and has only been sent to the main contact listed in your DVR Service Provider Portal Account.
03/5/2024	Student Work Based Learning Services	Effective the week of March 18, 2024, Student Work Based Learning Services will be listed as a standalone service on your Agreement.

Chronological Announcements for DVR Service Providers