Count on Rehabilitation Services
VR Services for People with Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is an eligibility, not an entitlement, program. An individual may qualify for VR services in the state of Georgia if:
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The
individual has a permanent physical
or mental impairment, which |
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Interferes with the ability to work, and |
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Vocational rehabilitation services are necessary for the individual to prepare for, enter, engage in or keep gainful (paid) employment, and |
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The individual with a disability can, will and wants to go to work, and |
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The individual is available to participate. |
VR provides a wide range of services to help individuals with disabilities prepare for meaningful work. The services received are arranged for and provided based on individual needs, so the length of time it takes to prepare for employment is different for each person, as are the services provided.
From application to eligibility determination through assessment, and from work plan development to job placement, VR clients benefit from the expertise of the service delivery team members located in each local office. The team -- vocational rehabilitation counselor, account representative, work preparation technician, assistive work technology staff, program assistant, and employment manager -- works on the local level, utilizing comprehensive knowledge of both the employment community and the services available to the job seeker.
VR provides only those services necessary for a qualified client to meet the mutually agreed upon and individualized work goal. Services may include, but are not limited to:
| Counseling and Guidance | Work Readiness Training | ||
| Work Adjustment Training | Postsecondary Support | ||
| On-the-Job Training | Vocational and Technical Training | ||
| Supported Employment | School to Work Transition | ||
| Job Coaching | Deaf, Blind and Deaf/Blind Services | ||
| Assistive Work Technology | Referral to Other Agencies As Needed |
Your Team
VR uses a team concept in helping you prepare for work. Team members
may
include a vocational rehabilitation counselor, an account representative,
a work preparation technician, an assistive technology team, a program
assistant,
and an employment manager.
Work Needs Assessment
You and your counselor will make choices about available services you will need to reach your employment goals. Your counselor may schedule you for tests to find out what services you need.
Work Plan
You and your counselor will write a WORK PLAN that lists your responsibilities and the services you may receive.
Vocational Services
Services will be based on your individual needs for the purpose of WORKING.
Your Responsibilities
You are also part of the team. Your involvement is essential to making all this work.
Closure
Your case may be closed after you have been employed successfully for 90 days.
Services after Closure
You can request additional services after your case is closed if they are needed to keep you WORKING.
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
CAP provides assistance in informing and advising you of all available benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
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For further information about programs or services offered
by
Rehabilitation Services, please e-mail us at rehab@dol.state.ga.us