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Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or "Voc Rehab" can help you get over barriers to employment

  1. DVR is here to help you find a job, keep a job, or get a better job.

  2. Eligibility :You are eligible for DVR services if you have a disability that makes it hard for you to find or keep a job and you need DVR services to deal with your disability limitations. After you apply, DVR has 60 days to decide if you are eligible. You may be eligible for DVR services if you have a disability and you need DVR services to help with employment.

  3. Confidential: Information about your DVR case is protected by confidentiality rules, which your counselor will explain.

  4. Waiting List: When DVR cannot serve everyone who applies, we use a waiting list called Order of Selection. If you are put on the waiting list, DVR will contact you when you can receive services.

  5. Choose your job goal: You will work with your counselor to choose an appropriate job goal and the services you need to reach your goal. DVR will give you the help you need to make informed choices about your services. You and your DVR counselor will agree to your Individualized Plan for Employment.

  6. Many No Cost Services: There is no charge to you for evaluation, counseling, job development and placement or post-employment services. You may be required to share the cost of some services, but your counselor will talk to you about any costs before services start.

  7. Issue Resolution: If you disagree with a decision that DVR makes, you can contact the Client Assistance Program (CAP) at 800-362-1290 for help or to assist with an appeal. CAP can help explain the DVR process, why and how decisions are made and may help resolve problems.

  8. Stay Connected: DVR can’t help you if you don’t share information about your life.

    • Contact DVR at least once a month – more often if anything changes with your case.

    • Call if you are going to miss a meeting with DVR.

  9. Taking Responsibility: Between your meetings with DVR staff you will be asked to do the things listed in your Individualized Plan for Employment as your responsibility. Your Individualized Plan for Employment is written to help you reach your goal – take responsibility for your program.

  10. Goal Reached: When you have received the services listed in your Individualized Plan for Employment and you have reached your job goal, your DVR case will be closed. Your counselor will talk to you before your case is closed. You can reapply for DVR if something changes in your life and you need our employment services again.

dvr@dwd.wisconsin.gov

(800) 442-3477 (Toll Free)

Menasha

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Fox Cities Workforce Development Center
1802 Appleton Road
Menasha, WI 54952
920-930-6736 (Main Line)
920-832-2838 (FAX)

 

FVTC Bus 12  > Bus 30  DVR
DVR  Bus 4 < Bus 12      FVTC

Fvct to HUb on bus 12, then Bus 30 to Voc Rehab office.  Back to hub on Bus 4

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