Vocational Rehabilitation

American Congress of Community Supports & Employment Services (ACCSES)

National, nonprofit organization of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
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American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center

Offers support for American Indians and Alaska Natives in their efforts to improve employment opportunities and vocational rehabilitation outcomes wherever they live in the United States.

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Appointment of Persons with Disabilities in Federal Jobs

Information on rules regarding the excepted service appointments of persons with mental retardation, severe physical disabilities and psychiatric disabilities. This regulation improves the Federal Government's ability to hire people with disabilities.
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Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) - The Network on Employment

Membership organization whose mission is to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.
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Certification of Disability for Schedule A Hires

Examples of documents agencies may accept as proof of mental retardation, a severe physical disability or a psychiatric disability for the purpose of a Schedule A appointment to a federal job.
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Connecting with Employers: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Featured Practices

Highlights effective practices, models and tools so that VR agencies can learn from one another what works.
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Connecting with Employers: Vocational Rehabilitation Employer & Business Development Network

A nationwide network of vocational rehabilitation state employment specialists to help employers seeking to hire qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)

National organization composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the United States.
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Department of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research in order to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) of all ages.

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Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program Services

Information on services available to help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find and keep suitable jobs.
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Excepted Service Appointments of Persons with Disabilities

Slide presentation regarding "Schedule A" appointments of persons with severe physical disabilities, mental retardation, or psychiatric disabilities remove the barriers to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Fact Sheet about State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs

Provides basic information on state VR programs including what they are, how they work and the services they offer. This link opens a PDF document.
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Getting the Most from the Public Vocational Rehabilitation System

Publication answers questions frequently asked by individuals with disabilities regarding the Public Vocational Rehabilitation System.
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High School/High Tech

Provides students with disabilities the opportunity to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics and technology.
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Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP)

Assists in reintegrating homeless Veterans into employment. Read the Fact Sheet on how State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs can be a valuable resource for reintegration efforts leading to employment for Veterans who are homeless and disabled.

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Levels of Involvement of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies with Other One-Stop Partners

Provides examples of VR agencies working creatively to establish effective partnerships with One Stop Career Centers.
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Local Vocational Rehabilitation Interagency Agreements for Employment: Partners, Collaborative Activities & Impact

Examines the content and impact of inter agency agreements between local offices of Vocational Rehabilitation and local state agencies in the areas of mental retardation/developmental disabilities, mental health, local schools and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
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National Technology Assistance Center for Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities

Develops and provides technical assistance that will result in increased, culturally relevant vocational rehabilitation services for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with disabilities and improve their employment opportunities nationwide.

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Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation

Information from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center regarding Vocational Rehabilitation, a program in all states that helps people with disabilities train for or find work.
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Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Information and resources about VR programs and the services they offer.
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Proof of Disability & Certification of Job Readiness Under Schedule A Hiring Authority

Schedule A is a specialized hiring authority that allows Federal hiring officials to appoint qualified people with disabilities non-competitively. Prior to appointment, the candidate must furnish the hiring agency with a Schedule A certification letter, which can be issued by their local vocational rehabilitation agency and other entities such as a licensed physician or a provider of disability benefits.
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Proyecto Vision: National Technical Assistance Center for Latinos with Disabilities

Proyecto Vision connects disabled Latinos with employment services and related resources; works with government agencies and private organizations focusing on employment, education and technology, to increase their outreach to disabled Latinos; and helps Latino organizations to better serve their disabled community members.
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Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)

Promotes research and development, education, advocacy and the provision of assistive technology while at the same time supporting the individuals engaged in these activities.
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Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) Technical Assistance Project

Program sponsored by RESNA that provides technical assistance to the 56 state and territory assistive technology programs (including vocational rehabilitation programs) as authorized under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998.

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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Frequently Asked Questions

Information on employment assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation and other services funded by the RSA.
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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)

RSA works to develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated programs of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and independent living for individuals with disabilities.

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START-UP/ USA - Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources & Training

Provides technical assistance, resources and training to individuals throughout the country who are interested in pursuing self-employment. Site offers a Web cast series in which successful entrepreneurs share their secrets for success and online seminars on topics including self-employment for individuals with disabilities.

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Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome

Provides answers to frequently asked questions about self-employment as a customized employment outcome.
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State Developmental Disability Agencies

Links to state developmental disability agencies which fund and provide employment services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation.
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State Employment Specialists in Vocational Education

State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies help individuals with disabilities to become employed and provide employers with qualified job candidates with disabilities. Connect to the person in your state whose job it is to build and maintain employer relationships.
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State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

State by state listing of the agencies that coordinate and provide counseling, evaluation and job placement services for people with disabilities.
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State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program Final Rule - 34 CFR Part 361

Amendments to regulations governing the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program.

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Supported Employment Toolkit

Provides information on how to help people with mental illnesses and other disabilities find and keep competitive employment within their communities.
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Using Social Security or Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) for International Exchange Programs

Information on how people with disabilities can use VR and Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits to participate in international exchange programs.
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Vocational Rehabilitation & Small Business Development Center Linkages

Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report on small business development, self-employment and vocational rehabilitation linkages.
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Vocational Rehabilitation Projects for American Indians with Disabilities

Select your state to find a listing of Vocational Rehabilitation programs specifically for Native Americans with disabilities seeking financial assistance for higher education programs.
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Working with Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Provides information about new online classes designed to enhance professionals abilities to understand and effectively provide services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. This link opens a PDF file.
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