Economic Stimulus:
Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed
into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort
to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment
on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st
century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the
Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure,
enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and
improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest
need.
Project H.I.R.E: WA DVR’s Response to Stimulus Funding
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation was awarded $8.8 million in
federal ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funding. This
offers Washington VR a unique opportunity to stimulate the economy in the
short term and implement innovative strategies to improve employment
outcomes for individuals with disabilities. These are one-time supplemental
funds that come with an expectation of wise investment and use of these
funds to strengthen the vocational services available to individuals with
disabilities, drive reform and improve results for people with disabilities.
The President and the Governor are committed to ensuring that ARRA funds
are spent with an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability.
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