Chapter 11: Rehabilitation and Independent Living
Section 7: Rehabilitation Agencies in Other States
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is a state agency that is unique in the nation for providing services to children and adults with disabilities through a seamless system of service delivery. Through their continuum of services, ADRS provides assistance throughout a lifetime. With individualized services provided in homes, schools, the workplace, and the community, ADRS assists every person in achieving his or her maximum potential.
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Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocatonal Rehabilitation (DVR) helps hundreds of Alaskans with disabilities prepare for, get and keep good jobs. It is part of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and provides services throughout Alaska.
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Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration
Contact Information for VR services in Arizona.
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Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services and Adult Education, under the Division of Workforce Services, and the Office of Skills Development Division, under the Department of Commerce, are focused on delivering industry-focused, demand-driven education and training.
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California Department of Rehabilitation
Email: ExternalAffairs@dor.ca.gov
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Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Connecticut Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Email: evelyn.knight@po.state.ct.us
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Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind
Email: BESB@PO.STATE.CT.US
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DC Rehabilitation Services Administration
Email: dds@dc.gov
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Delaware Department of Labor
Email: director@dvr.state.de.us
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Florida Division of Blind Services
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Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Georgia Department of Labor Rehabilitation Services
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Hawaii Department of Human Services
Email: info@hawaiivr.org
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Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Email: rthomas@vr.idaho.gov
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Illinois Department of Human Services
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Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
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Iowa Department for the Blind
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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Serves severely disabled American Indians living in Kay, Noble, Logan, Pawnee, Lincoln, Payne, and Pottawatomie counties. Services include vocational counseling, training, higher education assistance, job placement, assistive devices, and transportation during rehabilitation.
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Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
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Kentucky Office for the Blind
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Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Email: wfd.vocrehab@ky.gov
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Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
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Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
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Maine Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
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Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services
Email: dors@dors.state.md.us
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
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Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
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Michigan Commission for the Blind
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services
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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
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Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Email: info@vr.dese.mo.gov
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Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
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Montana Vocational Rehabilitation
Email: VRinfor@mt.gov
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Nebraska Department of Education
Email: VR.InfoLincoln@nebraska.gov
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Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
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New Hampshire Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Email: Amy.Clark@doe.nh.gov
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday thru Friday
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New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation
Email: Lisa.Hatz@doe.nh.gov
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New Jersey Department of Human Services
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New Jersey Department of Labor
Email: dvradmin@dol.state.nj.us
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New Mexico Commission for the Blind
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New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
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New York Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
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New York Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Email: vesidadm@mail.nysed.gov
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North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind
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North Dakota Disability Services Division
Email: dhsvr@nd.gov
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North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB)
Email: gbornsen@nd.gov
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Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Email: info@okdrs.gov
The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency by helping Oklahomans with disabilities bridge barriers to success in the workplace, school and at home.
To connect to the DRS office in your area call 800-487-4042.
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment services for people with any disability, except blindness.
- Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Employment and independent living services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Disability Determination Services: Determines medical eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.
- Oklahoma School for the Deaf: Educational programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Oklahoma School for the Blind: Educational programs for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Counselors and technology specialists provide assistive technology evaluations, devices and services to agency clients based on individual needs related to achievement of employment goals. They also help employers locate appropriate adaptive equipment for employees with disabilities. Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation or Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired counselor for information. See DRS Offices Statewide, Rehabilitation section for contact information.
DRS provides vocational rehabilitation, employment and limited independent living services to eligible individuals with disabilities. Medical equipment, assistive technology and related services may be provided if they are part of the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) developed with a vocational rehabilitation client. In some cases assistive technology devices and services may be provided for independent living purposes.
Assistive technology services which may be available based on a person's eligibility and plan of service include evaluation for assistive technology needs, recommendations for suitable equipment, worksite evaluation for adaptive equipment needs and training in use of specialized equipment.
Current DRS clients should discuss assistive technology needs with their DRS counselors. Applications for DRS services can be made by contacting local DRS offices. See DRS Offices Statewide, Rehabilitation and Independent Living section.