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The purpose of
Vocational Rehabilitation Services is to help
people with disabilities prepare for work
Who Can Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services?
You can apply for vocational rehabilitation services if you have a physical,
mental or emotional disability that interferes with your ability to work and
you need vocational rehabilitation services to work.
Applying for Services
You will meet with a counselor or other members of the team and fill out an
application for vocational rehabilitation services. You and your counselor
will get documentation of your disability to determine if you qualify.
How Do I Qualify?
You may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services if you have a
disability, which substantially affects your ability to work, or if you
receive SSDI or SSI. Your counselor will let you know as soon as possible If
you qualify.
Work Needs Assessment
You and your counselor will make choices about available services you will
need to reach your employment goal. Your counselor may schedule you for
tests to find out what services you need.
Work Plan
You and your counselor will write a work plan that lists your
responsibilities and the services you may receive. Other team members and
your representative may also assist in developing this Plan.
Vocational Services
Services will be based on your individual needs for the purpose of working.
Closure
Your case may be closed after you have been employed successfully for 90
days.
Services After Closure
You may request additional services after your case is closed if they are
needed to keep you working.
How Long Will This Take?
The length of time is different for each person depending on the services
needed to go to work.
How Do I Contact the Client Assistance Program?
You may reach the Client Assistance Program by any of the following
Statewide toll-free # (800) 822-9727
Atlanta area # (404) 373-2040 (voice/TTD)
Georgia Relay Service # (800) 255-0135
FAX # (404) 373-4110
Web Site address:
www.theOmbudsman.com/CAP/
Email address:
gacapdirector@theombudsman.com
U.S. Mail address: 123 N. McDonough Street
Decatur, GA 30030
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Parents should
consider having their child evaluated when they are worried that their child
is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as other children of
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