Making
Choices
IVRS
has resources to help you determine the kind of job that might fit your
skills and interests. Your counselor will help you determine the services
you need. Some of the options you might use:
- Assessment
and Evaluation
Learn about your interests, abilities and strengths and how to use them
to find the right job for you.
- Transition
Be involved with your school to develop job options and create work
experience.
- Assistive
Technology
Learn about adaptive aids, techniques and job restructuring that can
help you do the job or help you at home.
- Community
Based Assessment (CBA) Test and use your skills, strengths,
abilities in a work site to explore career options.
- Referral
to Other Services
Learn what other community resources can help you in preparing for a
job.
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Managing
Your Disability
As you prepare
for employment, IVRS can also assist you in living on your own. Depending
on your situation you might use:
- Rehabilitation
Counseling
- Independent
Living Services
I dentify what you need to improve your chance for independent living.
- Disability
Management
Learn how to manage your disability and medical needs more effectively.
- Personal
Assistants
Learn how to find, hire and train personal assistants.
- Assistive
Technology
Learn how technology and adaptive equipment can benefit you.
- Benefits
Planning
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Preparing
for a Job
IVRS can offer
services to assist you in preparing for a job. Services are determined
on an individual basis.
- Training
Learn job skills for specific careers.
- Education
Further your education to achieve employment goals.
- On
the Job Training
Arrange for training at the work site.
- Tools,
Licenses and Equipment
We may provide the items you need to secure employment.
- Adaptive
Aids and Devices
Explore assistive technology and what it can do for you.
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Finding
a Job
Finding the
right job is key to a successful life. We can assist you in your job search
with:
- Placement
Services
We can help you with job leads, information and referral to jobs.
- Job
Club
You can gain support and help for your job search.
- Job
Consultation
We can assist with information on accommodations and special services
to employers.
- Assistive
Technology
We might provide the adaptive equipment you need to get and
keep your job.
- Job
Seeking Skills Training
Learn how to find the job market, apply for a job, discuss disability
issues, interview and get a job.
- Specialized
Placement Preparation
We can provide you with one on one service to assist you in getting
a job.
- Self-Employment
Developing your own business can be explored as an option for
you.
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