1. Vocational Rehabilitation A Division of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Assisting People with Disabilities to Work

2. Goal : To see students become employed, be independent, and lead productive lives. 2 Transition: School-to-Work

3. Vocational Rehabilitation WHO can apply?  Individuals with permanent disability that interferes with the ability to work  Individual will meet with VR Counselor & complete application  Counselor will get disability documentation & determine if you qualify

4. VR: After Eligibility Determination, What Is Next?  Work Needs Assessment  Work Plan Development  Provision of Vocational Services  Employment  Case Closure

5. A Team Approach A team of experts will assist the client to …  Understand strengths and abilities  Prepare for a job  Get a job  Keep a job 5

6. VR services may include: Assessment Counseling & Guidance Assistive Technology Training Job Preparation Supported Employment Job Search Assistance Job Support for 90 days 6

7. VR Services: Designed with the Individual in Mind 7 Vocational/Technical Training On-the-Job Training College Training

8. It’s ability, not disability that counts.

9. Vocational Rehabilitation VR operates more than 50 local offices statewide. Visit our website at www.gvra.ga.gov www.gvra.ga.gov Contact VR statewide toll-free at 1.866.489.0001 Tangye Teague tangye.teague@gvra.ga.gov tangye.teague@gvra.ga.gov Paige Tidwell paige.tidwell@gvra.ga.gov