Frequently Asked Questions

Tab/Accordion Items

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.