For people with disabilities, employment is an important factor in maintaining self esteem, quality of life, social interaction, mental health recovery, and inclusiveness in community settings. Vocational rehabilitation agencies assist individuals with disabilities in acquiring skills needed to get, keep, or regain employment. Employment programs assist people in finding jobs.
The purposed of this guide is to provide information on the large variety of federal and state agencies, programs, and technical assistance resources related to vocational rehabilitation and employment for people with disabilities. The guide contains information on many agencies and programs along with internet links to many of the resources for additional information. The appendix contains links to several articles that may also be of use to those interested in various vocational rehabilitation topics.
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