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

Supported Employment Services

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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