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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
IN
MISSOURI
Legislation Workforce Development Act - 1998 Section IV - Vocational Rehabilitation
Act
Vocational Rehabilitation
Funding State funds must be appropriated Federal funds match state funds
(approx. 4-1 ratio)
Vocational Rehabilitation
Congressional IntentCooperation and coordination
among all adult training
and employment programs
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
The Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is a part of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
A special program designed to help individuals with physical or mental impairment(s) obtain employment.
Where is Vocational Rehabilitation?
There are 27 District Offices located throughout the State of Missouri.
There are 172 counselors serving approximately 19,000 cases on any given day.
Approximately 25,000 individuals are served each year.
Approximately 5,500 individuals are rehabilitated each year.
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Kansas City East
Kansas City DT
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St. Louis N St. Louis DT St. Louis TR St. Louis W St. Louis S
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Hannibal
West Plains
Kirksville
J efferson City
St. Charles
Springfield S
Springfield N
Rolla
Sedalia
Nevada
J oplin Poplar Bluff
Cape Girardeau
Columbia
Chillicothe
Farmington
The Purpose of the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program is Designed to . . .
Assess Plan Develop Provide VR Services
For Individuals with Disabilities Consistent with Their . . .
Strengths Resources Priorities Concerns Abilities Capabilities
So That the Individual May . . . Prepare For and Engage in Gainful
Employment
INDIVIDUALS Self-Referral
HEALTH AGENCIES
Doctors, Health Clinics, Hospitals, Insurance Co.
OTHER Attorneys, Psychologists, Parents, Friends
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIESMO Job Service, Private Rehab Agencies, Supported Employment Agencies
Who Refers Individuals to VR for Services?
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSHigh Schools, Colleges, Private Trade Schools
PUBLIC AGENCIES Family Services, Welfare, Social Security, Disability Determinations, Probation and Parole, Mental Health Agencies
Who Refers Individuals to VR for Services?
What Types of Disabilities May be Eligible for VR?
Orthopedic Mental
Retardation Mentally Ill Hard of Hearing Deaf
Alcoholism Learning
Disabled Visual Epilepsy
Digestive Disorders
Character Disorders
Brain Injury Drug Addiction
What Types of Disabilities May be Eligible for VR?
Heart Disease Speech
Impairment Autism All Other
Disabilities
Who is Eligible For Vocational Rehabilitation Services?
The term Individual with a Disability
means an individual . . . Who has a physical or mental
impairment; Whose impairment constitutes or
results in a substantial impediment to employment, and;
Who can benefit in terms of employment outcome from the provision of Vocational Rehabilitation services.
Eligibility
The term Employment Outcome means,
with respect to an individual, entering or retaining full-time or, if appropriate, part-time competitive employment in the integrated labor
market to the greatest extent practical; or supported
employment.
Eligibility
A determination that the applicant requires Vocational Rehabilitation services to:
Prepare forEnter into
Engage in, orRetain gainful employment
Employment
Consistent with the applicant’s:StrengthsConcernsResourcesAbilitiesPriorities
CapabilitiesInformed Choice
What Services Can VR Provide?
Assessment to Determine the Extent of Disability
Evaluation Guidance
Individual Counseling Medical, Surgical, Psychiatric, or
Hospital Care Assistive Devices
What Services Can VR Provide?
Training Basic Living and Transportation
Assistance in Finding a Job Job-Related Tools Job-Seeking Skills
What Types of Training Programs Can VR Provide?
College or University Junior College
Community College Area Voc-Tech School
Private Trade and Technical School
What Types of Training Programs Can VR Provide?
Business CollegeOn-the-Job Training
Supported EmploymentComprehensive Rehabilitation
Program
Who Pays for VR Services?
Services Provided Without Cost to Client . . .
Diagnostic ServicesCounseling and Guidance
Referral ServicesJob Placement AssistanceOn-the-Job Training Fees
Who Pays for VR Services?
Services Based on Financial Need . . .
Medical ServicesTraining
Van ModificationBooks, Training Materials
Tools, EquipmentLiving Costs
Transportation CostsOther Goods / Services Not Listed
Above
Other Programs
Centers For Independent Living
Personal Care Assistance
What is Independent Living?
Independent living services are provided by Centers for Independent Living (CIL).
Funded through VR grants. Managed by persons with disabilities
who have been successful in establishing their own independent lifestyles.
Provides information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, and peer support.
What is the Personal Care Assistance Program?
Provides those services required by individuals with severe physical disabilities which enable them to live more independently by hiring individuals to perform routine tasks of daily living.
Typical tasks include: getting out of bed, dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, eating, meal preparation and clean-up, and other household management duties.
ADA QUESTIONS?The answer is a phone call away!
1-800-949-4232e-mail:
THE ADA PROJECTServing Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and
Nebraska since 1991. The Great Plains Disability and Business Technical
Assistance Center.
WE’RE HERE WHEN YOU NEED US!
www.dese.state.mo.us
www.dese.state.mo.us/divvocrehab
James AnkromDistrict Supervisor
Mo Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
310 NW Englewood Rd. Suite 300Gladstone, MO 64118
Phone: (816) 467-7900Fax: (816) 467-7924Email:
