Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Lacey
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job. Serves south Puget Sound and the Peninsula.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Seattle
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Client Services offered at Washington Vocational Services - Skagit and Whatcom Counties
Provides career consulting, resume building, skills assessment, coaching, placement, readiness, retention, transition and inclusion.
Provides career consulting and planning, skills assessments; resume building, interview coaching, job placement and retention services, job readiness classes, high school transition, community inclusion, and community guide and engagement.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Port Townsend
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Omak
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Supportive Employment Case Management offered at iMPACT! Compassion Center
Assists Medicaid recipients who are chronically homeless and unemployed or under-employed with securing employment through completion of an intake assessment to determine barriers to employment and goals for employment and life stabilization.
Assists Medicaid recipients who are chronically homeless and unemployed or under-employed with securing employment through completion of an intake assessment to determine barriers to employment and goals for employment and life stabilization. Clients work with a caseworker on job skills development, job search, career guidance, collaboration with local businesses to help secure employment prospects. Works on other life skills that may be barriers to employment success and job retention/help in maintaining work after employment is found.
Vocational Assessment offered at WorkSource Whatcom
Offers tools and resources to assist individuals in vocational assessment.
Offers tools and resources to assist individuals in vocational assessment. Will assess current skills, interests, and aptitudes as they relate to employment choices through career software, group workshops, and online resources. Will help customers to make an informed decision and conduct a career analysis through workshops and online researches.
WorkStrides Career Development Workshop offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in North Seattle
Coordinates an interactive workshop for people with disabilities to help them evaluate their strengths, values, personal qualities, barriers, self-esteem, and resiliency. Serves anyone who has applied for DVR’s services and who has at least a 6th grade reading level.
Coordinates three-session interactive workshops to help people with disabilities evaluate their strengths, values, personal qualities, barriers, self-esteem, and resiliency.
Focus is on helping people who are experiencing barriers in seeking employment.
Workshops are also held at community agencies.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Kent
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Ellensburg
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Employment - Assistance/Military Personnel offered at Fleet and Family Support - Snohomish County
Career information and job search assistance is available through individual counseling and workshops. Career information includes self-assessment and career opportunities.
Career information and job search assistance is available through individual counseling and workshops. Career information includes self-assessment and career opportunities. Job Search assistance includes information on applications, interviews, and resume/letter writing. The Resource Room has a Career Information Library, Job Search Videos, computers, several computer assisted programs, and Internet access for job searches.
Provides occupational assessment, job preparation, and job development for disabled individuals. Provides training and support for both the client and the employer.
Provides occupational assessment, job preparation, and job development for disabled individuals.
Provides training and support for both the client and the employer at the job site to assure a positive relationship for both the employer and employee.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Shelton
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
High School Career Centers offered at Shoreline Public Schools No. 412
Operates career centers for Shoreline Public School students and the public.
Career Centers are located at the Shorewood and Shorecrest high school libraries and are available to students and the public during school hours.
Staffed by two career specialists, the center offers job placement, scholarship and financial aid information, testing materials, career choice materials, and a variety of other materials to assist in post-secondary career plans.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Republic
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Oak Harbor
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Tumwater
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Children, Youth, and Families Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Vancouver
Provides services towards building the foundation of a productive, independent and successful childhood, youth, and adulthood. Helps students and their families think about and plan for life after high school.
We teach young people with visual disabilities how to be productive, independent, and successful. Learn about the youth services we offer from childhood through young adulthood. DSB supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities provide geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.
WorkStrides Career Development Workshop offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in SeaTac
Coordinates an interactive workshop for people with disabilities to help them evaluate their strengths, values, personal qualities, barriers, self-esteem, and resiliency. Serves anyone who has applied for DVR’s services and who has at least a 6th grade reading level.
Coordinates three-session interactive workshops to help people with disabilities evaluate their strengths, values, personal qualities, barriers, self-esteem, and resiliency.
Focus is on helping people who are experiencing barriers in seeking employment.
Workshops are also held at community agencies.
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Silverdale
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Return to Work Support offered by DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Clarkston
Provides vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities including assessment, counseling, job preparation/placement and support services.
Assists individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. Works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Once enrolled, clients are assessed to identify strengths, capabilities, work skills, and interests and what DVR services would be needed. Services may include
- Vocational counseling
- Benefit planning so clients understand how earnings from employment could impact the benefits they receive from other programs,
- Independent living services to help clients manage disability issues that get in the way of work.
- Assistive technology evaluations and assessments.
- Job training and education
- Job search assistance
- Support in keeping a job
Children, Youth, and Families Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Tacoma
Provides services towards building the foundation of a productive, independent and successful childhood, youth, and adulthood. Helps students and their families think about and plan for life after high school. Serves Pierce and southwest King County.
We teach young people with visual disabilities how to be productive, independent, and successful. Learn about the youth services we offer from childhood through young adulthood. DSB supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities provide geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.
Adult Vocational Rehabilitation/Career Services offered at Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Spokane
Assists those who are blind or have low vision in exploring a wide range of possibilities for employment. Helps find the right combination of assistive technology devices and accommodations so they can get or keep a job.
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) works with individuals who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Low Vision so they can flourish in their homes, communities, and workplaces. DSB provides skills, training, and support to people of all ages to help them achieve educational, employment, or independent living goals. If you have a vision impairment that makes employment hard for you, you may be eligible for services to help you prepare for, obtain, maintain or advance in a job. Our training often covers:
Skills for adapting to vision loss
Orientation and mobility
Assistive technology
Job-seeking skills
Talking about your disability in the workplace
Employer expectations
Communication and problem-solving
Children, Youth, and Families Services offered by Washington State Department of Services for the Blind in Lacey
Provides services towards building the foundation of a productive, independent and successful childhood, youth, and adulthood. Helps students and their families think about and plan for life after high school. Serves south Puget Sound and the Peninsula.
We teach young people with visual disabilities how to be productive, independent, and successful. Learn about the youth services we offer from childhood through young adulthood. DSB supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities provide geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.