Vocational Rehabilitation [VR] provides services to people with disabilities. The program utilizes State and Federal resources to help persons with disabilities find employment and achieve greater independence in daily life.

Eligibility requirements

1. The applicant must have a physical or mental impairment;
2. The impairment must substantially interfere with the ability of the individual to work;
3. Vocational rehabilitation services must be required for the individual to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment

An application for services may be taken at a case conference, or if more appropriate, at some time after the conference. If arrangements are not made at the conference, the student or parents should contact the counselor and ask to schedule an application appointment. Parents or guardians need to be present in the case of minors or legal guardianship. During the application appointment, the counselor will explain eligibility determination and services available.

Determining eligibility

Determining eligibility for services requires exploration and documentation of the disability. Existing records and reports will be used as much as possible, but additional diagnostic evaluations may be necessary. Such evaluations might include general medical examination, specialist examination, psychological examination, and work evaluation. If a work evaluation is necessary, it would be scheduled through VR and would provide information on vocational-related strengths and weaknesses, work behavior, vocational aptitude, and interests.

For more information call or e-mail Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

111 N. 4th St., Suite A
Lafayette, IN 47901-1305
[765] 423-2276
http://www.in.gov/fssa/servicedisabl/vr/

If you have any questions, call or stop by the Financial Aid Office.

Regular Office Hours
Monday, 8am - 6pm
Tuesday through Friday, 8am- 5pm
[765] 269-5616 or in Indiana [800] 669-4882, ext. 5616