Vocational Rehabilitation Services Programs (NEW)

Connecticut Department of Social Services' - Connect-Ability funded thru Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is focused on removing barriers to employment of people with disabilities of all ages. Visit video stories of James, Jovan, Gregg, Collen, Matt and Bill
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Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), its many partners, and Colorado employers work together each and every day to make a positive difference in the lives of Colorado citizens with disabilities. Take a moment to read our featured success stories; Gary Romero, Dan Rafferty and Cindy Westing.
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), An employment program assisting individuals with disabilities, including Floridians with the most severe disabilities, to pursue meaningful careers commensurate with their abilities and capabilities. Here are four recent stories; Joe DeMoranville, George R. Davis, Sr., Carla DePolito and David deMunecas.
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Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) helps individuals with disabilities take their place in the work force and in the community. Their website shares the stories of nine consumers who have benefited from their services as well as from the partnerships that IDVR has developed with other agencies and organizations. Enter Here to Read Their Stories
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Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities. Recent Story From Rockford Division Team Below:

Jim is an individual who lost his vision due to a car accident in 2005. He was shoveling his driveway at the time when a car ran off the road and hit him, causing multiple disabling conditions. Jim literally had to learn how to walk again. He also had to learn how to process and speak by using word retrieval techniques and learn the skills and techniques to adjust to total blindness.

After much rehabilitation in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, Jim was referred to the Rockford BBS Team to adjust to his vision loss and prepare for his return to work. The Team members consisted of James Moore, RCS; Elisabeth Mann, RI; Dolores Avila, RCC; and Nancy Schultz, Mobility Instructor.

After extensive team planning, Jim received the following:

· Orientation and Mobility services with Nancy Schultz,

· Rehabilitation Instructor services in the areas of Braille, Activities of Daily Living Skills (ADLs), and screen reading systems (JAWS) with Elisabeth Mann and

· Employment and vocational services with James Moore.

Jim is still employed but is on a reduced work basis as the Director of a Retreat Center. At this time customer continues to receive training from Elisabeth Mann on Braille and Counseling and Guidance services from James Moore to support an employment outcome. Jim has made remarkable progress since then, and is very grateful to Team Rockford for all their help and assistance.
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