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Introduction: Vocational Rehabilitation has a long history of providing direct and indirect services to youth with disabilities as they transition from school to work. The services provided have enabled many students to obtain successful employment. This agency is committed to increasing access and improving the overall quality of services offered to school age youth.

What is Vocational Rehabilitation?

FAQ - Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities -The Role of NH Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR) / Frequently Asked Questions

How do I locate the High Schools / Counselor working with my school?
NH Area Agency Transition Manual
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Schools and Youth with Disabilities

Who is Vocational Rehabilitation? Vocational Rehabilitation is a division of the Department of Education. There are seven (7) regional offices in NH. VR assists individuals with disabilities to gain or retain employment.

Definition of an eligible individual with a disability: Any individual who has a physical, learning or mental impairment, which for such individual, constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment and the individual requires Vocational Rehabilitation services to enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment.

Accessing Vocational Rehabilitation:

Locate the Vocational Rehabilitation Office nearest you.
Call and make an appointment for an intake or to refer a student
Anyone can make a referral (i.e. student, parent, teacher, employer, guidance counselor, etc.)
If the student can bring any of the following reports to the first meeting, eligibility for VR services can generally be determined at that time. (Don’t worry if you do not have all of these records, just bring what you have):
- Transcript of Grades;
- Current IEP;
- Current Class Schedule;
- Vocational Evaluation;
- OT/PT/Speech Reports;
- Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations;
- WISC/WAIS;
- Reading Evaluation;
Any other disability related records you have on file

For a list of sample services click on the respective link below:

Sample services and information provided to schools
Sample services provided by VR Counselors to students with disabilities
Sample services purchased by VR regardless of income as determined for successful employment
Sample services purchased by VR that require financial needs testing
Sample services provided to the families of students by VR Counselors

Sample services and information provided to schools by vocational rehabilitation:

Career guidance information;
Current employment related, trends and activities occurring in the region;
Employer contacts;
Labor Law information;
Impact of disabling conditions on employment;
Connecting the student's work place activities with their academic program;
Employer expectations of employees, etc.

Sample services provided by vocational rehabilitation counselors directly to students with disabilities:

Career guidance counseling;
Counseling on the impact of disability on employment in order to develop tactics to circumvent limitations;
Job seeking skills development;
Job placement services (after the student’s school hours) that support their academic program;
Job keeping skills development;
Advocacy for students with adult service agencies;
Information and referral to appropriate community services;
College planning;
Providing information regarding classes which will support career pathway;
Consultant resources regarding Registered Youth Apprenticeship; etc.
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Sample services purchased by Vocational Rehabilitation regardless of the students’ family income as determined needed for successful employment:

Employment Preparation Assessment: Evaluation of job readiness and skill development;
Individual Job Assessment: Job seeking skill evaluation and development;
Discrepancy Analysis: Evaluation of the job match, with an analysis of the skills needed by the student to be successful in their employment site;
Work Assessment: Evaluation of the job placement;
Transitional Employment Program: Job skill training on and off the job site;
On-the-Job Training: Paying the employer to provide the technical skill training to a student on the job;

Diagnostic Services: Purchased evaluations to determine eligibility for services and to assist the students in their career planning process (examples: medical, psychological evaluations, adaptive equipment evaluations, etc.).

Sample services purchased by Vocational Rehabilitation that require student/family financial needs testing:

Drivers Education;
Employment Related Adaptive Equipment;
Transportation (to meetings, job interviews, employment sites);
Clothes/Uniforms to meet employers dress code;
College Tuition, Room/Board and Fees;

Sample services provided directly to the families of students by Vocational Rehabilitation counselors:

Information and referral to community services;
Counseling on disability related issues;
Advocacy;
Information regarding: Vocational Rehabilitation and Adult Services.
Vocational Rehabilitation Regional Offices

List of Counselors/Schools

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