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Vocational RehabilitationA Division of the Georgia Vocational
Rehabilitation Agency
Assisting People with Disabilities to Work
Goal: To see students become employed, be independent, and lead productive lives.
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Transition: School-to-Work
Vocational Rehabilitation
WHO can apply?Individuals with permanent disability that interferes with the ability to work Individual will meet with VR Counselor & complete applicationCounselor will get disability documentation & determine if you qualify
VR: After Eligibility Determination, What Is Next?
Work Needs AssessmentWork Plan DevelopmentProvision of Vocational ServicesEmploymentCase Closure
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 job5
VR services may include:
Assessment Counseling & GuidanceAssistive TechnologyTrainingJob PreparationSupported EmploymentJob Search AssistanceJob Support for 90 days
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VR Services: Designed with the Individual in Mind
7Vocational/Technical Training
On-the-Job Training
College Training
It’s ability, not disability that counts.
Vocational Rehabilitation
• VR operates more than 50 local
offices statewide.
• Visit our website at
www.gvra.ga.gov
• Contact VR statewide toll-free at
1.866.489.0001
• Tangye Teague
• Paige Tidwell
