1. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONIN
MISSOURI

2. Vocational Rehabilitation
Legislation
Workforce Development Act
Section IV - Vocational Rehabilitation Act
Funding
State funds must be appropriated
Federal funds match state funds (approx. 4-1 ratio)

3. Vocational Rehabilitation
Congressional Intent Cooperation and coordination among all adult training and employment programs

4. What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
The Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a part of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
A special program designed to help individuals with physical or mental impairment(s) obtain employment.

5. Where is Vocational Rehabilitation?
There are 27 District Offices located throughout the State of Missouri.
There are 172 counselors serving approximately 19,000 cases on any given day.
Approximately 25,000 individuals are served each year.
Approximately 5,500 individuals are rehabilitated each year.

7. For Individuals with Disabilities Consistent with Their . . .
The Purpose of the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program is Designed to . . .
 Assess  Plan  Develop  Provide VR Services 
For Individuals with Disabilities Consistent with Their . . .
 Strengths Resources  Priorities  Concerns   Abilities  Capabilities 
So That the Individual May . . .
 Prepare For and Engage in Gainful Employment 

8. Who Refers Individuals to VR for Services?
INDIVIDUALS Self-Referral
HEALTH AGENCIES Doctors, Health Clinics, Hospitals, Insurance Co.
OTHER Attorneys, Psychologists, Parents, Friends
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES MO Job Service, Private Rehab Agencies, Supported Employment Agencies

9. Who Refers Individuals to VR for Services?
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS High Schools, Colleges, Private Trade Schools
PUBLIC AGENCIES Family Services, Welfare, Social Security, Disability Determinations, Probation and Parole, Mental Health Agencies

10. What Types of Disabilities May be Eligible for VR?
Orthopedic
Mental Retardation
Mentally Ill
Hard of Hearing
Deaf
Alcoholism
Learning Disabled
Visual
Epilepsy

11. What Types of Disabilities May be Eligible for VR?
Digestive Disorders
Character Disorders
Brain Injury
Drug Addiction
Heart Disease
Speech Impairment
Autism
All Other Disabilities

12. Who is Eligible For Vocational Rehabilitation Services?
The term Individual with a Disability means an individual . . .
Who has a physical or mental impairment;
Whose impairment constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment, and;
Who can benefit in terms of employment outcome from the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services.

13. The term Employment Outcome means,
Eligibility
The term Employment Outcome means,
with respect to an individual, entering or retaining full-time or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor market to the greatest extent practical; or supported employment.

14. Retain gainful employment
Eligibility
A determination that the applicant requires Vocational Rehabilitation services to:
Prepare for
Enter into
Engage in, or
Retain gainful employment

15. Employment Consistent with the applicant’s: Strengths Concerns
Resources
Abilities
Priorities
Capabilities
Informed Choice

16. What Services Can VR Provide?
Assessment to Determine the Extent of Disability
Evaluation
Guidance
Individual Counseling
Medical, Surgical, Psychiatric, or Hospital Care
Assistive Devices

17. What Services Can VR Provide?
Training
Basic Living and Transportation
Assistance in Finding a Job
Job-Related Tools
Job-Seeking Skills

18. What Types of Training Programs Can VR Provide?
College or University
Junior College
Community College
Area Voc-Tech School
Private Trade and Technical School

19. What Types of Training Programs Can VR Provide?
Business College
On-the-Job Training
Supported Employment
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program

20. Who Pays for VR Services?
Services Provided Without Cost to Client . . .
Diagnostic Services
Counseling and Guidance
Referral Services
Job Placement Assistance
On-the-Job Training Fees

21. Who Pays for VR Services?
Services Based on Financial Need
Medical Services
Training
Van Modification
Books, Training Materials
Tools, Equipment
Living Costs
Transportation Costs
Other Goods / Services Not Listed Above

22. Other Programs
Centers For Independent Living
Personal Care Assistance

23. What is Independent Living?
Independent living services are provided by Centers for Independent Living (CIL).
Funded through VR grants.
Managed by persons with disabilities who have been successful in establishing their own independent lifestyles.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, and peer support.

24. What is the Personal Care Assistance Program?
Provides those services required by individuals with severe physical disabilities which enable them to live more independently by hiring individuals to perform routine tasks of daily living.
Typical tasks include: getting out of bed, dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, eating, meal preparation and clean-up, and other household management duties.

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28. Mo Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
James Ankrom
District Supervisor
Mo Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
310 NW Englewood Rd. Suite 300
Gladstone, MO 64118
Phone: (816)
Fax: (816)