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Hang Ten: Riding the waves to employment

Hang Ten: Riding the waves to employment . Ana Núñez and Betty Schoen. Agenda. Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Overview of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services (ILRS) Role of Assistive Technology (AT) in VR and IL How to contact VR/IL to make a referral. Department of

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Hang Ten: Riding the waves to employment

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  1. Hang Ten: Riding the waves to employment Ana Núñez and Betty Schoen

  2. Agenda • Overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) • Overview of Independent Living Rehabilitation Services (ILRS) • Role of Assistive Technology (AT) in VR and IL • How to contact VR/IL to make a referral

  3. Department of Economic Security (DES) Department of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) Other Division Other Division Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Other Administration Other Administration Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Independent Living Rehabilitation Services (ILRS) Other Section Program Breakdown

  4. Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Mission • Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration will partner with eligible individuals who have disabilities to achieve employment outcomes and enhanced independence by offering comprehensive services and supports. Vision • Individuals with disabilities will be empowered to achieve their employment and independent living goals.

  5. RSA Guiding Principles • Promote the transformative power of independence through the achievement of client goals. • Facilitate and encourage full and active client participation. • Provide effective and quality services. • Be creative and responsible in the provision of services. • Support community inclusion and social development. • Collaborate with community organizations, Federal/State agencies, clients, employers, and businesses.

  6. VR Eligibility Criteria The individual has: • A documented disability that • Results in substantial barriers to employment • The individual desires and is able to work competitively • The individual requires VR services in order to prepare for, obtain, retain, or regain employment

  7. Priority Category • First Priority- most significant disability related service needs • Second Priority- significant disability related service needs • Third Priority- less significant disability related service needs

  8. VR Process

  9. Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) • Similar to IEP but with vocational focus • Objectives • Goals • Responsibilities • Services • Timeline

  10. VR Services Services are identified on a case by case basis in order to meet the individualized needs of all that apply. • Assessments • Vocational Guidance and counseling • Training • Work site evaluation • Job Development and placement • Rehabilitation technology services and devices

  11. More VR Services… • Career exploration • Disability Awareness • Job-readiness • Work Experience opportunities

  12. ILRS Purpose The ILRS program is designed to enable individuals with significant disabilities to live and function more independently within their home or community. ILRS promotes a philosophyof independent living, consumer control, peer support, self-help, self determination, equal access, leadership, empowerment, and productivity of individuals with disabilities.

  13. ILRS Eligibility Criteria • The presence of a significant physical, mental or cognitive or sensory disability that limits an individual's ability to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment • There is a reasonable expectation that independent living rehabilitation services will significantly assist the individual to improve his/her ability to function independently in family or community or to engage or continue in employment.

  14. ILRS Process • Intake • Eligibility decision • ILP Development • ILP Service Provision • Attainment of IL Goal(s) • Case closure

  15. Independent Living Plan (ILP) ILP goals are designed to increase  and maintain independence in significant life areas. An ILP is not limited to only one goal, but should include the goals necessary and appropriate to meet the client's needs. Examples of primary goals related to the Independent Living Rehabilitation Services program that can be considered when developing the clients ILP: • Self-Advocacy/Self Empowerment, communication, mobility/transportation, community-based living, educational, self care, information access/technology, Personal Resource Management, Relocation from a Nursing Home or Institution, Community/Social Participation

  16. ILRS Services Adaptive Driving & Vehicle Modifications • Hand controls, • Wheelchair lift Home Modifications • Wheelchair ramp • Door widening • Grab bars Rehabilitation Technology

  17. How to get started… with VR or ILRS • AZRSA Central Office: 602-542-3332 • Toll-Free: 1-800-563-1221 • TTY - Maricopa County: (602) 340-7771 • TTY - Outside Maricopa County: 1-855-475-8194 • https://www.azdes.gov/rehabilitation_services/

  18. Questions

  19. Presenters • Ana Núñez, Statewide Transition Coordinator • 602-370-9220, ANunez@azdes.gov • Betty Schoen, Region 1 Transition Specialist • 602-542-6282, BSchoen@azdes.gov

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