47 Vocational Rehabilitation Services 

vrs.in.gov

VRS is a state funded program that provides individualized services to support people with disabilities to prepare for, retain, and maintain employment.

To be eligible, an adult must have a disability that substantially interferes with their ability to do work, which would then make services necessary to become employable. The services available are job placement assistance and supported employment, job training, and vocational counseling and guidance.

For information regarding Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), such as employment services, supported employment, assistive technology, transition services or the Independent Living Program, contact the Area Office nearest you. (www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2759.htm)

To Apply:

• Schedule an appointment to complete the application
• Client is found eligible within 60 days
• Meet with a VR counselor to determine what services will be needed
• Student chooses a Provider Agency to receive services from

Indianapolis office:

1-877-876-2864

Under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA; GovTrack.us, 2020), an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Vocational Rehabilitation was required to utilize a portion of federal funds for the provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for individuals with disabilities, 14-22 years of age who are enrolled in an educational program and are eligible or potentially eligible for VR services. Services are often delivered in either an individual or group-based format with five core service categories as follows:

• Job exploration counseling
• Work-based learning experiences
• Counseling on postsecondary opportunities
• Workplace readiness training
• Instruction in self-advocacy

Upon referral for Pre-ETS services, an intake would help extend the conversation and determine the service needs and applicable categories for the individual with ASD. Additional details related to Pre-ETS services inclusive of service activities, providers, and additional contact information, can be found at the VR website