Getting the Most from the Public Vocational Rehabilitation System

Abstract

[Excerpt] Every state has a vocational rehabilitation agency that is designed to help individuals with disabilities meet their employment goals. Vocational rehabilitation agencies assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for, get, keep, or regain employment. Many individuals and their families, teachers, employers, and advocates have found that these agencies provide flexible services that help people reach their employment goals. This publication describes the vocational rehabilitation system by responding to questions frequently asked by individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to give you information that will help you get the services you need to reach your employment goals.