Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Clients - Message for Parents and Educators

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Message for Parents and Educators

The Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) offers various employment options for all people with disabilities, including employment and training options for the young person with a special need. IVRS encourages parents and educators to refer students for services. IVRS serves both students in school and young or adult persons who have left the school system.

A IVRS counselor is assigned to every high school in Iowa.
A parent or student can contact IVRS directly for services.
IVRS will work with a school team to help plan for a student's future.

IVRS serves individuals with a wide variety of significant disabilities.

Examples include:

diabetes
asthma
learning disabilities
hearing impairments
mental illness
spinal cord injuries
developmental disabilities
orthopedic disabilities
other

Your local IVRS office will determine eligibility.

Post-Secondary Services

For the young person with a disability planning to go on to or already enrolled in post-secondary education:

College planning
College tuition (Tuition assistance is provided on the basis of financial need.)
Vocational training
Personal living skills
Career assessment
Career counseling
Job placement
Assistive technology

For the young person with a disability needing more intensive support to gain, retain, or prepare for employment:

Vocational assessment
Supported employment
Work adjustment
Community-based assessment
Job coaching
Important skill information
Referral to community programs

Direct Employment Services

For the young person with a disability who needs some assistance when moving into the world of work or in retaining a job:

On-the-job training
Job seeking skills training
Job placement
Resume preparation
Assistance with independent living
Short-term job coaching
Counseling and guidance

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