Webinar, May 16th, 2023, with the State of Massachusetts’ Client Assistance Prorgram. For individuals with disabilities applying for or currently receiving vocational rehabilitation services, their families, and VR stakeholders.
* Join the Client Assistance Program staff for an interactive presentation to learn about navigating vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.
* They will cover the purpose of the VR program and the role of each party (consumer and VR agency staff) in implementing services to reach an employment goal, how to recognize when something might be going wrong, and how to get back on track.
* To help participants better understand the VR process, they will review a hypothetical Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) and experience how services are selected to meet their goal employment.
Come ready to interact and bring any questions you have.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a basic understanding of VR
- Recognize the importance of the employment goal and IPE and their role in determining VR services
Learn basic strategies for navigating the VR process - Learn how the Client Assistance Program assists individuals with disabilities in the VR process
Accommodations: MOD does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing accessible programs, meetings, and events.
To request reasonable modification to participate in this training, please contact MOD General Counsel and ADA Coordinator, Julia O’Leary, at Julia.E.OLeary@mass.gov or 617-727-7440 x27324 by May 2, 2023.
Register to www.mass.gov/event/navigating-vocational-rehabilitation-for-applicants-and-consumers-2023-05-16t173000-0400-2023-05-16t193000-0400 or contact Julia.E.OLeary@mass.gov or 617-727-7440 x27324.