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ColoradoDepartment of Human Services
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
It’s About Employme
nt!DVR
Presentation for Youth & Family Members
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A formal process of cooperative planning that will assist students with disabilities to move from school to the adult world.
Education, VR, youth, families and other adult agencies should work hand-in-hand to support successful transition!!
A Broad Definition of Transition
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Systems Differences
Education System All eligible persons
with disabilities must be served
Services Mandated Wait lists not allowed Broad Eligibility
Criteria Services based on
individual needs
Adult System Disability alone does not
mean individuals will be served
Services not mandated Wait lists are long Narrow Eligibility
Criteria Services may or may
not be individualized Procedures apply Systems operate on
time lines
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Vision: Individuals with Disabilities are essential to the Success of Colorado’s Workforce
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Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission:DVR assists individuals whose disabilities
result in barriers to employment to succeed at work and to live
independently
It’s About Employment!!!
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DVR Eligibility
Social Security = eligible
The individual has a physical or mental impairment(s); and
The impairment results in at least one substantial impediment to employment which is consistent with his or her abilities and capabilities; and
The individual can benefit in terms of attaining an employment outcome from the provision of services; and
The individual requires services to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment which is consistent with strengths, resources, priorities, abilities, concerns, capabilities and informed choice
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DVR Process
Referral
Application/Intake Interview (within 30 days)
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DVR Process (con’t)
Eligibility Determination (within 60 days of application)
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DVR Process (con’t)
Comprehensive Assessment Process
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DVR Process (con’t)
Individualized Plan for Employment, IPE Developed (within 120 days of eligibility)
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DVR Process (con’t)
Services Provided Identified through Comprehensive
AssessmentGeared toward chosen Employment GoalNecessaryAppropriateLeast Possible Cost (financial participation
based on financial analysis)
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Examples of VR Services(Financial Need Not Considered)
Social Security recipients - financial need not considered
Assessment Vocational Counseling and Guidance Personal Adjustment Training Job Placement Job Coaching/OJT Reader/Note taker
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Examples of VR Services(Financial Need Considered)
Formal Vocational Training College/University Vocational School
Assistive Technology Mental Restoration Physical Restoration Supportive Services
Transportation Child Care Personal Assistance
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DVR Process (con’t)
Employment Obtained
Job Stability
Case Closure
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Overview of DVR Process
Referral
Job Stability
Eligibility
Application/Intake
Provide Services
Obtain Employment
Comp Assessment Proc
IPE Development
Success=Case Closure
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Your turn…
What questions do you have about DVR’s
process?