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Voc Rehab

Voc Rehab. Presented by Jeffrey Hughes Jeffrey.Hughes@fssa.in.gov. VR Purpose Statement. VR assists people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain or retain employment. Structure of BRS. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Blind & Visually Impaired Services (BVIS)

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Voc Rehab

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  1. Voc Rehab Presented by Jeffrey Hughes Jeffrey.Hughes@fssa.in.gov

  2. VRPurpose Statement VR assists people with disabilitiesto prepare for, obtain or retainemployment

  3. Structure of BRS • Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) • Blind & Visually Impaired Services (BVIS) • Deaf & Hardof HearingServices(DHHS) FSSA DDRS DMHA BRS VR BVIS DHHS

  4. VR in Indiana • Indiana VR has approximately 300 employees (162 VR Counselors statewide) • IRIS – VR’s Case Management System • Current Initiatives • Virtual Office • Ticket to Work • Project Search • Transition

  5. VR Process • Referral • Eligibility Criteria: Who is eligible for VR? • Comprehensive Assessment • Individualized Plan for Employment • VR Services • Closure • Questions and Answers

  6. Referral • Anyone can apply. • Virtual Office – VR coming to you! • What to expect?

  7. Eligibility • You have a documented physical or mental impairment • which is a substantial impediment to employment, and • you require VR service in order to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain employment *SSI/SSDI Presumption of Eligibility

  8. Eligibility 2 • The VRC determines the appropriate level of service based on the Determination of Severity of the individual’s disability. This determination is based on how many of the following areas an individual is found to have documented substantial functional limitations in: • -- Interpersonal Skills -- Work Tolerance • -- Communication -- Work Skills • -- Self Care -- Motor Skills • -- Self Direction -- Mobility • -- Cognitive & Learning Skills

  9. Comprehensive Assessment The following information is obtained during the comprehensive assessment in order to assist the counselor and the individual in developing an individualized plan for employment (IPE): - Medical, psychiatric, and psychological factors - Vocational aptitudes - Personality and interpersonal skills - Educational background - Work experiences - Family, social, and other factors - and much more

  10. Individualized Plan for Employment Individualized – Each client has an IPE developed. Unique. Use the Comprehensive Assessment. Plan – Literally a plan. How will we get from point A to point B? Must be approved. Employment – Employment driven. Must have an employment goal. Shows the services needed to get there. I P E

  11. Services – Primary • College, University, or Other Training • Self-Employment or SBE • Job Placement • Supported Employment • Maintaining Employment

  12. Services - Supplemental • Assistive Technology • Home and Vehicle Modifications • Driver’s Training • Therapies (OT/PT/Counseling) • Tudors, Note takers, personal aides • Physically restorative equipment

  13. Who pays for services? • There is no cost to the individual to apply for VR services • VR pays for services but will ask if individual can assist in cost • Use of comparable benefits

  14. Closure • When the vocational goal is met and the client has maintained employment for 60/90 days • Unable to locate or contact • Disability too significant • Refused Services • Individual in Institution

  15. QUESTIONS ?

  16. Jeffrey W. Hughes Coordinator of Training & Professional Development Vocational Rehabilitation Services 2506 Willowbrook Parkway, Suite 330 Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 Phone: 317-254-6700 Fax: 317-254-6705 E-Mail: Jeffrey.Hughes@fssa.IN.gov

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