Vocational Rehabilitation

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  1. Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation
  2. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Learn more about the services that are available to eligible individuals through the VR program.

Learn more about the services available to high school and post-secondary school students to help prepare them for the workforce.

Vocational Rehabilitation assists persons with disabilities to achieve their employment goals. Vocational Rehabilitation is a joint State/Federal program that seeks to empower people to make informed choices, build viable careers, and live more independently in the community. For more information, visit the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. An Important announcement to VocRehab Vermont's partners and customers. Effective Monday 3/16/2020 VR will not be meeting in person with our customers and partners. Vocational Rehabilitation VRS, Program of BRS, Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services. For information regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Services, such as employment services, supported employment, assistive technology, transition services or the Independent Living Program, contact the area office nearest you. South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, 1410 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, SC, 29170 800-832-7526 info@scvrd.net. Vocational Rehabilitation - Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Designed to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in employment. The Bureau of Rehabilitation Services strives to create opportunities that enable individuals with significant disabilities to.

Learn more about IDVR’s efforts to help employers gain access to this untapped workforce.

Learn more about IDVR’s influence with customers in the public.

What is Vocational Rehabilitation?

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a state-federal program whose goal is to assist people with disabilities prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment.
If you have questions about VR services, please contact your local office to speak with someone, or read our FAQs page.

Our Vision

An Idaho where all individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to participate in the workforce and employers value their contributions.

Our Mission

To prepare individuals with disabilities for employment and career opportunities while meeting the needs of the employer.

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT –

As of Monday, June 15th, the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) will have all offices open to the general public and customers by appointment only. We request that all customers and the general public wear masks while in our offices. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.

We want to take every measure to keep both our customers and staff healthy during this unprecedented time. We will routinely clean our office spaces and practice social distancing to the degree we can.

Please be aware of the continuous and rapidly changing nature of COVID-19 and do your part to stay current on the latest recommendations from public health officials. We want you to remain safe and healthy during this health crisis.

Please call our offices during normal business hours. For a list of our local offices and phone numbers select “Contact Us”.

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IDVR Public Service Announcements!

Idaho Residents
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State Rehabilitation Council

The Idaho State Rehabilitation Council monitors the policies and practices of the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR).Working on behalf of Idahoans with disabilities, the Idaho State Rehabilitation Council endeavors to provide consumers, service providers and others the opportunity to participate in constructive dialogue and public input to continually improve the quality of Vocational Rehabilitation services to residents of Idaho.

IDVR helps Idahoans with disabilities take their place in the workforce and in the community. These featured successes highlight a few stories of our job seekers and employers who tell their unique career journeys, in their own voices.

2020 Success Stories:

Our Successes!

Benny – TD & H Engineering – Lewiston

Conner – Eagle Rock Fabrication, Inc. – Idaho Falls

Daniel – HP – Boise

Delbert – Home Depot – Boise

Jacob – HP – Boise

Jennie – Grocery Outlet – Caldwell

Randy – Pawn Shop Owner – Weiser

Rebecca – Business Entrepreneur – Treasure Valley

2019 Success Stories:

Chad – SJX Jet Boats – Orofino

Jeff – Grangeville Senior Center – Grangeville

2018 Success Story:

Nick – Franklin County Medical Center – Preston

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Let's celebrate it! Watch the following PSAs:

If you have any questions or concerns about your vocational rehabilitation program, please contact Nicky Harper at (307) 777-7386.

Let's start with this video for a quick overview of Vocational Rehabilitation and its services.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is committed to helping people with disabilities establish and reach vocational goals that help them become productive working citizens. During any given year, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Vocational Rehabilitation Division actively works with more than 4,000 of Wyoming's citizens with disabilities, and, on average, approximately 700 of those citizens successfully complete a rehabilitation program and enter the workforce. For every dollar spent on Vocational Rehabilitation services, a consumer earns, on average, $11 in increased taxable income.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Vocational Rehabilitation Division can provide only those services which are necessary for eligible individuals to reach the employment goal agreed to in the Individualized Plan for Employment. These services may include, but are not limited to:

  • Eligibility Assessment
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Referral Services
  • Job Search and Placement Assistance
  • Job Retention and Career Follow-Up
  • Vocational and Other Training Services
  • Facilitation of diagnosis and treatment of physical and mental impairments
  • Transportation Services
  • Personal Assistance Services
  • Deaf and Blind Interpretive Services
  • Rehabilitation Teaching Services
  • Occupational Licenses, Tools and Equipment
  • Self-Employment Opportunities
  • Rehabilitation Technology Services
  • Transition Services (from school-to-work)
  • Supported Employment Services

The criteria for determining eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation Services are as follows:

  • The individual has a physical or mental impairment;
  • The impairment constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment;
  • The individual shall be presumed to be able to benefit in terms of an employment outcome from the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services unless there is clear and convincing evidence that the applicant is incapable of benefiting in terms of an employment outcome from Vocational Rehabilitation services; and
  • The applicant requires services to prepare for, enter into, engage in, regain or retain gainful employment consistent with the applicant's strengths, concerns, abilities, capabilities and informed choice

Resources

Office Locations & Contacts

AFTON

Outreach

  • (307) 886-3380
  • (307) 886-9269 Fax
  • Also see the Kemmerer office

BAGGS

Outreach

  • (307) 324-2238
  • Also see the Rawlins office

BASIN

Outreach

  • Also see the Cody office

BIG PINEY

Outreach

  • (307) 877-9334
  • Also see the Kemmerer office

BUFFALO

Outreach

  • Chamber of Commerce, 55 South Main Street, Buffalo, WY 82834
  • Also see the Sheridan office

CASPER

Field Office

  • (307) 261-2172
  • (307) 261-2171
  • (307) 472-5601 Fax

CHEYENNE

Disability Determination Services

  • (307) 777-7341
  • (800) 972-2372 Fax

Field Office

  • (307) 777-7364
  • (307) 777-3759 Fax

Main Office

  • (307) 777-7364

CODY

Field Office

  • (307) 527-7174
  • (307) 527-4251 Fax

DOUGLAS

Field Office

  • (307) 358-4688
  • (307) 358-4684
  • (307) 358-0163 Fax

DUBOIS

Outreach

  • (307) 332-4465

EVANSTON

Field Office

  • (307) 789-2766
  • (307) 789-6129 Fax

GILLETTE

Field Office

  • (307) 682-2672
  • (307) 687-2937 Fax

GLENDO

Outreach

Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation

  • (307) 358-4688

GLENROCK

Outreach

Vocational
  • (307) 358-4688

GREEN RIVER

Outreach

  • (307) 362-2770

HANNA

Outreach

  • (307) 324-2238

JACKSON

Field Office

  • Send mail to this address: P.O. Box 2873, Jackson, WY 83001
  • (307) 733-6150
  • (307) 734-0458 Fax

KEMMERER

Field Office

  • Send mail to this address: P.O. Box 87, Kemmerer, WY 83101
  • (307) 877-9334
  • (307) 877-3177 Fax

LANDER

Field Office

  • (307) 332-4465
  • (307) 332-4188 Fax

LARAMIE

Field Office

  • (307) 745-3160
  • (307) 721-3110 Fax

LOVELL

Outreach

  • (307) 527-7174

LUSK

Outreach

  • (307) 358-4688

LYMAN/MOUNTAIN VIEW

Outreach

  • (307) 789-2766

NEWCASTLE

Outreach

  • (307) 746-4592
  • Also see the Gillette office

PINEDALE

Outreach

  • (307) 362-2770

POWELL

Outreach

  • (307) 754-6411
  • Also see the Cody office

RAWLINS

Field Office

  • (307) 324-2238
  • (307) 324-5535 Fax

RIVERTON

Field Office

  • (307) 856-2393
  • (307) 856-6968 Fax

ROCK SPRINGS

Field Office

  • (307) 362-2770
  • (307) 362-4055 Fax

SARATOGA

Outreach

  • (307) 324-2238

SHERIDAN

Field Office

  • (307) 674-7529
  • (307) 674-6506
  • (307) 674-6354 Fax

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

SUNDANCE

Outreach

  • (307) 682-2672

THERMOPOLIS

Outreach

  • (307) 864-2147
  • Also see the Worland office

TORRINGTON

Field Office

  • (307) 532-4431
  • (307) 532-4009 Fax

WHEATLAND

Outreach

  • (307) 322-4713
  • (307) 322-4741
  • Also see the Torrington office

WORLAND

Field Office

  • (307) 347-3396
  • (307) 347-3496 Fax

Vocational Rehabilitation

Resources