Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

What Does The FloridaDivision Of VocationalRehabilitation Do?DVR helpspeople withdisabilitieschoose thekind of workthey’d like todo, learn todo it and getthe chanceto do it.DVR Provides or ArrangesMany Services Including:• assistance with transition• vocational exploration• career and interest assessments• trial-work experiences• on-the-job training• job coaching• supported employment• career planning• counseling, guidance and referrals• technology (aids, devices and training)• assistance with transportation to rehabilitation• vocational training• college• medical and psychological diagnosis and treatment• physical and mental restoration services• help with additional costs during rehabilitation• interpreters for the hearing impaired and readersfor the visually impaired• personal assistance (including training in directingpersonal assistance) during rehabilitation• support services (group homes, sheltered workshops, supported work programs, job coaches, forexample)• assistive technology evaluations and services,• job placementThe choice of services in the plan should be reviewedat least annually. Amendments are possible wheneverthey are needed.32What Does DVR Do?It equips people withdisabilities for IndependentLiving, Self-sufficiencyand with opportunitiesfor a satisfying career.