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Vocational rehabilitation is a federal–state program that helps eligible people to get and keep employment. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers in competitive integrated employment.

A variety of services may be provided, depending on individually identified needs, such as:

  • Assessment (medical, psychological, etc.)
  • Rehabilitation counseling
  • Vocational evaluation and planning
  • Disability related medical and or psychological treatment
  • Career counseling and guidance
  • Work experience while in high school
  • Training and education after high school
  • Job-site assessment and accommodations
  • Job placement
  • Job coaching
  • On-the-job training
  • Supported employment
  • Assistive technology and devices
  • Other expenses supporting individual needs (i.e.; travel)

Work that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis for which an individual is:

  • Compensated at or above minimum wage and comparable to the customary rate paid by the employer to employees without disabilities performing similar duties and with similar training and experience;
  • Receiving the same level of benefits provided to other employees without disabilities in similar positions;
  • At a location where the employee interacts with other individuals without disabilities; and
  • Presented opportunities for advancement similar to other employees without disabilities in similar positions.

The following services are available to all eligible individuals at no cost: assessments to determine eligibility and rehabilitation needs;  counseling, guidance and referral services; and job search and placement assistance. Based on the individual’s available financial resources, a client may help pay for some services.

Core services include counseling and guidance, diagnosis and treatment of a medical or physical impairment, job training, job-related services, and rehabilitation technology. At least one core service must be included as part of a client’s individualized plan for employment to justify provision of supportive services.

You must be an individual with a disability that presents a barrier to employment success and require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.

The term "supported employment" means competitive integrated employment that is individualized and customized consistent with the strengths, abilities, interests and informed choice of the individual. Supported employment services are provided to individuals with the most significant disability-related barriers to employment. These individuals require intensive support services to perform the work involved and extended services to maintain employment. They may also need a negotiated or customized employment opportunity. Flexible strategies may include customizing a job description, job duties, work schedule or other negotiated items.

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