Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Yakima
Vocational Rehabilitation Program offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Yakima
Helps people with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing, continuing, or returning to work. Assists participants in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment; empower and teach participants to educate themselves about careers and the job market; and help participants identify what tools or skills they may need to prepare for the career of their choice through: - Assessment, appraisal, program evaluation, and research - Goal setting and intervention planning - Case management, referral, and service co-ordination - Career counseling, job analysis, and job development services - Functional and work capacity evaluations Provides assistive technology evaluation and training, information and referrals services to help individuals gain and retain employment.
Physical Address
506 North 40th Avenue, Yakima, WA 98908
Hours
M-Th, 8am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Email or call.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
In general, an applicant is eligible for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services if a DSB Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor determines they meet established standards, including: - A visual impairment as defined by WAC 67 25-009, section 24; and - The visual impairment - alone or combined with other disabilities - constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment (see WAC 67-25-009, section 41); and - The applicant can benefit from and requires substantial VR services to prepare for, secure, retain, or regain employment consistent with their unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice.
Languages
Interpreter services
American Sign Language
Agency info
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
Assists people who are blind or visually impaired by providing training and opportunities to compete successfully for employment. Provides Vocational Rehabilitation services to adults, educational workshops and pre-employment services to youth, and independent living services for individuals who are not interested in pursuing careers.