What is vocational rehabilitation?
Vocational Rehabilitation (V.R.) is a program to assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. To be eligible for services a person must have a physical or mental disability which results in and constitutes a substantial impediment to employment for the individual, ...
How to apply for VR?
To apply for VR, you need to call one of our offices to request an application. This needs to be completed along with release of information forms which will allow the VR counselor to gather information on your disability. Applications can be returned to your local VR office.
How long does it take for a DVR to process a request?
If you decide that you want to go through one of these procedures, DVR must receive your request within thirty (30) days after DVR informs you of the decision with which you disagree. In any of these procedures, you have a right to bring a representative (for example, a CAP advocate, an attorney, a family member, etc.).
What is the Division of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened?
The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened is part of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and provides a program of services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened.
