1. Helping Georgians Achieve
GVRA and Office of Adult Education

2. Mission and Vision
GVRA Mission: Employment and independence for Georgians with disabilities
Every Georgian with a disability can work and live independently if he or she chooses to do so

3. Video

4. Some Types of Disabilities Eligible for GVRA
Learning Disabilities
Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Sensory Disabilities
Disabilities as a result of Mental Illness
Medical Disabilities
Neurological Disabilities
…….and others
Shelley to do this part and to emphasize that even though the video typically shows individuals with visible disabilities, GVRA also serves individuals with disabilities that are not visible.

5. Client Services at VR Offices
GVRA has more than 40 office locations throughout the state to serve clients, where trained Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) and other professional staff provide:
Counseling and guidance Job placement assistance
Supported employment Postsecondary support
Vocational Training Work readiness training
Assistive Work Technology On-the-Job training
Pre- Employment Transition Services
Shelley to do this part and give short examples of some of the services

6. Who Can Apply for VR Services?
Any individual with a permanent disability that interferes with the individual’s ability to work
Individual will meet with VR Staff & complete application- this could be done in a school setting, in the VR office or other location agreed upon by staff and potential client
Counselor will get disability documentation & determine if the individual is eligible
Charlotte to do this part- I will talk a little about even those with significant disabilities will be served as long as they say they want to work

7. After eligibility determination, what is next?
Work Needs Assessment
Work Plan Development
Provision of Vocational Services
Employment
Case Closure
Charlotte to do this part and discuss what happens in each status