Washington State Department Of Social And Health Services (DSHS): Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Who We Are
Welcome to Washington DVR’s website! Helping individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and become employed is our purpose and passion. Whether you are an individual with a disability, someone seeking employment at DVR, an employer, or a DVR contractor we hope your visit to our site is helpful. Please share your feedback about our site to the DVR Webmaster.
Our Purpose
DVR believes employment contributes to a person’s ability to live independently and everyone has a right to work. Our purpose is to empower people with disabilities to achieve a greater quality of life by obtaining and maintaining employment. As a division of the Department of Social and Health Services, with offices located throughout Washington, DVR has partnered with communities for over 70 years to help meet the employment needs of people with disabilities and employers.
Who We Serve
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People with disabilities who want to work but face a substantial barrier to finding or keeping a job
What We Do
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We provide individualized employment services and counseling to people with disabilities
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We provide technical assistance and training to employers about the employment of people with disabilities
About DVR
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - DVR provides employment services and counseling to individuals with disabilities who want to work but experience barriers to work because of a physical, sensory, and/or mental disability. A DVR counselor works with each person to develop a customized plan of services designed to help them reach their employment goal. DVR assistance may include, but is not limited to the following:
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Counseling and Guidance
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Assessment Services
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Independent Living Services
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Assistive Technology Services
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Training and Education
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Job-related Services
URL: | https://www.dshs.wa.gov/strategic-planning/division-vocational-rehabilitation |
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