Louisiana Vocational Support

Who is Eligible?

• has a physical or mental impairment which for such individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and

• requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain, regain, or advance in employment; and

• can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from vocational rehabilitation services

What does this mean?

• any Louisiana resident with a diagnosed disability including mental and physical disabilities such as anxiety, depression, and more are encouraged to apply

What is the process?

• Apply with your Name, Disability, Telephone Number, Address, Date of Birth, and Social Security Number

• Interview and Eligibility

• If you are considered eligible they will work with you to fund and plan your educational and career path, with the possibility of covering tuition, housing, books, medical appliances such as wheelchairs, and more!

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What services are available?

• Vocational guidance and career counseling

• Evaluation of rehabilitation potential

• Restoration (physical/mental)

• Vocational and other training services

• Rehabilitation technology, including assistive technology services, assistive technology devices, and rehabilitation engineering

• Occupational tools and equipment

• Job Placement into suitable employment

• Maintenance to cover additional costs incurred during the period of vocational rehabilitation

• Personal Assistance services, such as personal care attendant, scribe, reader, and interpreter

• Transition from School to Work

• Randolph-Sheppard Business Enterprise