What's Happening
- Wounded Warrior Summit: November 6-7, 2008.
- Comprehensive Preparedness Guide for Special Needs Populations.
- Official launch of Virginia Easy Access.
- RSVP to the Third Annual Disability Employment Champions Awards Luncheon.
- Donated Medical Equipment Provides Hope and Healing.
- Working Knowledge Training and Peer Support Program [RFP #09-041].
- Governor Kaine Announces Federal Approval to Provide Personal Assistance Services to Workers with Disabilities.
- The Governor's Plan for Workforce Development Workforce Investment Act: State Partner Memorandum of Instruction and Understandings.
- Governor Kaine Signs Legislation on Military and Veterans Issues.
- DePaul Study Finds Performance of Workers with Disabilities Favorable.
- Virginia Business selects TecAccess as Small Business Success Story of the Year.
- Virginia gets Top Grade in Performance.
- Virginia launches website describing community living choice project for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
- New Studies Suggest Hidden Traumatic Brain Injury May Cause Social Ills
- Virginia's Comprehensive Cross - Governmental Strategic Plan
- 2008-2010 Agency Strategic Plan and Service Area Plans
Welcome to the DRS Web Site
Services to People with Disabilities
Employment
Employment Services help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep a job. We have a residential training and medical rehabilitation center known as Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, as well as Offices located across Virginia. The Agency also partners with a network of community rehabilitation providers, also known as Employment Services Organizations (ESOs) . These organizations provide Employment and Vocational Services throughout the state. For students with disabilities moving from high school to further education, work or independence, DRS collaborates with schools in providing Transition Services.
Community Based Services
The DRS Community Based Services Division administers several programs that support individuals with significant disabilities to maximize their independence, employment, and full inclusion into society. Individuals do not have to be recipients of Vocational Rehabilitation services to be eligible for the CBS Division programs which include Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Services; Community Rehabilitation Case Management Services; Personal Assistance Services; Disability Services Boards; and Independent Living Services.
Assistive Technology / Devices and Equipment
Assistive Technology Services directly assist individuals with disabilities in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. An assistive technology device is defined as any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Disability Determination
Disability Determination Services process disability claims for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs.
Services to Employers
DRS Business Services
DRS Business Services is dedicated to helping companies increase their competitive advantage through promoting diversity in the workplace. Find out how the workforce of the future can work for you!
Our Mission and Values
Mission Statement
In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
Shared Values
- We value creative problem solving, collaboration, and teamwork in recognizing and responding to customer needs.
- We value services that are customer focused.
- We value customer, partner, and employee input to continually improve processes, services, and results.
- We value accessibility, awareness of the needs of people with disabilities, and advocacy for resources to meet those needs.
- We value fairness, respect, and responsiveness in our actions and communications.
- We value recognizing and rewarding excellence and innovation, and the continuous development of all staff.
- We value providing the highest quality services, while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- We value a secure work environment, employee health and wellness, and diversity in our workforce.
- We value honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.
