Vocational Rehabilitation A Division of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Assisting People with Disabilities to Work

Goal : To see students become employed, be independent, and lead productive lives. 2 Transition: School-to-Work

Vocational Rehabilitation WHO can apply?  Individuals with permanent disability that interferes with the ability to work  Individual will meet with VR Counselor & complete application  Counselor will get disability documentation & determine if you qualify

VR: After Eligibility Determination, What Is Next?  Work Needs Assessment  Work Plan Development  Provision of Vocational Services  Employment  Case Closure

A Team Approach A team of experts will assist the client to …  Understand strengths and abilities  Prepare for a job  Get a job  Keep a job 5

VR services may include: Assessment Counseling & Guidance Assistive Technology Training Job Preparation Supported Employment Job Search Assistance Job Support for 90 days 6

VR Services: Designed with the Individual in Mind 7 Vocational/Technical Training On-the-Job Training College Training

It’s ability, not disability that counts.

Vocational Rehabilitation VR operates more than 50 local offices statewide. Visit our website at Contact VR statewide toll-free at Tangye Teague Paige Tidwell