Vocational Rehabilitation

What is vocational rehabilitation?

  • State agencies dedicated to helping people with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities.
    • Did you know…STUTTERING can be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
  • Services are provided to help individuals prepare for, obtain, or retain EMPLOYMENT.
  • Services provided include:
    • Diagnostic Services: Exams and tests used to better understand your disability and your needs.
    • Vocational Evaluation: Exams and tests used to understand your vocational potential.
    • Counseling Services: Help you to better understand your potential and set successful work habits to begin a satisfying career.
    • Restoration Services: Provides medical services such as SPEECH THERAPY.
    • Training Services: Education to prepare you for a job.
    • Placement Services: Job seeking programs and helping to set up interviews.
  • How to get started?
    • Contact your state’s vocational rehabilitation agency TODAY!
      • Pennsylvania residents, click HERE to learn more.
      • Not a resident of Pennsylvania? Click HERE for a complete list of vocational rehabilitation agencies by state.