Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR New Hampshire) transforms the lives of Granite Staters with disabilities by helping them prepare for, obtain, and succeed in meaningful careers—all while helping New Hampshire businesses meet their workforce goals.
Empowering Individuals. Engaging Business.
If you’re a person with a disability seeking a satisfying career, a business looking for reliable talent, or a family member or educator of someone with a disability, VR New Hampshire is ready to assist.
We are VR
The following video features several individuals with disabilities and employers who have benefited from VR New Hampshire's services. It shows these individuals both talking to the camera and at home or work. It ends with a graphic slate showing the VR New Hampshire and New Hampshire Department of Education logos and contact information.
Information Sessions for Parents
Would you like to learn more about Vocational Rehabilitation and how it can help your student prepare for life after high school? VR New Hampshire is offering weekly information sessions on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required.
Quick Links
SSI & SSDI Ticket to Work and Benefits Counseling Orientation
You are invited to an SSI & SSDI Ticket to Work and Benefits Counseling Orientation session provided by VR New Hampshire.
The orientation provides an overview of work incentives for both SSI and SSDI beneficiaries. It also reviews how work affects Social Security disability cash benefits as well as medical insurance such as Medicare and Medicaid. The orientation will also discuss what to expect when receiving an individualized benefits counseling service. To register for an orientation click the link below.
Tuesday, December 10th at 10:30 am. Click link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2DrnLtzRR0GrpX3Fe_tR5Q
Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 pm. Click link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4dAMGUDuTvOw8NkHo-D1TA
Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00 pm. Click link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xEr1bUpASMyZxxME15MerQ
Thursday, January 16th at 10:30 am. Click link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P3Pe5AqYQIumoNtlr7t65g
Social Security Disability - Youth Focused Orientation
You are invited to join a Social Security Disability - Youth Focused orientation provided by VR New Hampshire.
The orientation will provide an overview of Social Security disability with a focus on the youth. It will review applying for social security disability, age 18 redetermination, work incentives for the youth (under age 22), introduction to the Ticket to Work program, and an overview of Benefits Counseling services.
The orientation will provide an overview of how work affects Social Security disability cash benefits and health insurance (Medicare and Medicaid). It also provides information on the work incentives available for both SSI and SSDI beneficiaries. Lastly, the orientation will discuss what to expect when receiving an individualized benefits counseling service.
Please reach out to Kristin Venator at stacy.k.venator@doe.nh.gov for more information.
If you require an interpreter or other accommodations, please contact Kristin Venator at stacy.k.venator@doe.nh.gov or (603) 271-1482 as soon as possible.