What Services are Available to Me?

You will meet with a counselor to develop an employment plan designed to meet your specific needs. Each one of the services in the employment plan should move you one step closer to a chosen job. Not everyone will need every service. Some of the services provided are

Diagnostic Testing

This involves, if necessary, medical or psychological exams. These exams may be used to determine your eligibility for VR services and your needs for specific types of services.
Vocational Evaluation: This involves aptitude, interest and other specific tests to assist in planning for the right job.

Vocational Counseling: Your counselor will help you decide which work opportunities are best for you. This may lead to training, including On-the-Job Training, Technical Training, and Academic Training.
Job Placement: These services help you learn the skills to find and keep the right job, and may include training in writing a resume, practicing in doing interview, and following job leads.

Independent Living Services

Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Personal Care Attendant Coordination, and Assistive Technology may be available for individuals with severe disabilities.

Special Services

Physical and Mental Restoration: If you need medical treatment to correct, improve or prevent deterioration of your disability, this service may be provided so you can work.
Transition From School to Work: Transition services refer to the services disabled children require in order to make a successful adjustment to work and community living.
Assistive Technology: VR will supply appropriate application of technological devices to support you in performing in a job situation.

Supported Employment

These programs are designed for persons who need long-term support to hold a job in the community. Persons in supported employment are placed in competitive jobs with workers without disabilities and receive ongoing support services.

Support Services

Interpreter Services - may include foreign language, sign language or oral interpreters.

Transportation - as needed during the VR program for completion of the employment plan.