Welcome to the Department of Rehabilitation - Employment, Independence, & Equality

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Vocational Rehabilitation Services

DOR's vocational rehabilitation services program assists Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities. The Department develops, purchases, provides, and advocates for programs and services in vocational rehabilitation, habilitation and independent living with a priority on service for persons with the most significant disabilities.

DOR has over 85 field offices located throughout California, which are grouped into 13 districts.

Some of the services DOR provides consumers may include, but are not limited to:

  • Counseling and guidance
  • Referrals and assistance to get services from other agencies
  • Job search and placement assistance
  • Vocational and other training services
  • Diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments
  • Maintenance for additional costs while participating in the IPE
  • Transportation, if needed
  • On-the-job or personal assistance services
  • Interpreter services
  • Rehabilitation and orientation/mobility services for individuals who are blind
  • Occupational licenses, tools, equipment, initial stocks and supplies
  • Technical assistance for self-employment
  • Rehabilitation assistive technology
  • Supported employment services
  • Services to the family

For more information, please read our Consumer Information Handbook (Rich Text Format).

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