office of vocational rehabilitation 3200 lovell place | erie, pa 16503 814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721
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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
1917 PL 64-347 = Smith-Hughes Act 1918 PL 65-178 = Soldiers’ Rehabilitation Act 1920 PL 66-236 = Smith-Fess Act 1935 PL 74-271 = Social Security Act = Established State/Federal VR Programs 1936 PL 74-732 = Randolph-Sheppard Act 1938 PL 75-739 = Wagner-O’Day Act 1943 PL 78-113 = Bardon-LaFollette Act 1954 PL 83-565 = Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments 1965 PL 89-333 = Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments 1967 = Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 1968 PL 90-391 = Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments 1973 PL 93-112 = Rehabilitation Act of 1973 1978 PL 95-606 = Rehab, Comprehensive Services, & Development Disabilities Amendments of 1978 1984 PL 98-221 = Rehabilitation Act Amendments 1986 PL 99-506 = Rehabilitation Act Amendments 1988 PL 100-407 = The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act 1990 PL 101-336 = Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
Vocational Rehabilitation Legislative History up to the Americans with Disabilities Act
MissionTo assist Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence.
VisionThrough our actions, we shall earn and maintain the highest degree of respect from our customers and be viewed by them as a world-class organization.
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
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Erie BBVS District Office
OVR: Agency Organization
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) = Executive Director = Mr. Stephen Suroviec
Bureau of Central Operations (Central Office) = Training, Administration & Fiscal, Special Programs Bureau Director = Ms. Nesta Livingston
Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) = 15 District Offices Bureau Director = Ms. Denise Verchimak
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) = 6 District Offices Bureau Director = Mr. David DeNotaris
Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ODHH) = 3 District Offices Director = Ms. Sharon Behon
Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC) = Commonwealth Technical Institute Director = Ms. Carol Mackel
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OVR/BVRS: Eligibility
Presence of Impairment Impediment to Employment Benefit from Services to Achieve
Employment Outcome (presumed)
(at the time of application)
Order of Selection
Rehabilitation Act Sec. 101(a)(5) In the event that vocational rehabilitation services cannot
be provided to all eligible individuals with disabilities who apply for services, the State plan shall show the Order to be followed in selecting eligible individuals to be provided vocational rehabilitation services; provide the justification for the Order; assure that individuals with the most significant disabilities will be selected first; and provide information and referral services to individuals who do not meet the Order.
Order of Selection
MSD = Most Significant Disabilities Impairment(s) seriously limit 3 or more employment barriers Expected to require 2 or more vocational rehabilitation services for
at least 6 months from the date of the IPE (Individualized Plan for Employment)
SD = Significant Disabilities Impairment(s) seriously limit 1-2 of the employment barriers Expected to require multiple vocational rehabilitation services
NSD = Non-Significant Disabilities Does not meet the definitions for MSD or SD
7 Employment Barriers 1 = Mobility 2 = Self Care 3 = Work Tolerance 4 = Interpersonal Skills 5 = Work Skills 6 = Communication 7 = Self Direction
Order of Selection
Services Overview Diagnostic Services & Assessment Guidance & Counseling Vocational Evaluations Restoration Services Transition Services Training Assistance
College/University/Technical Schools Placement Services On-the-Job Training (OJT) Job Coaching Vehicle Modifications Home Modifications Small Business Development Assistive Technology
Team Effort!
Make sure basic needs are met. OVR does not do but it is needed for employment to be successful.
Identify vocational limitations, prioritize, and identify which team member(s) are best able to work with the person to address.
Allow the person to grow, make decisions, and mistakes. Make realistic goals Support the person so they can find employment.
OVR is not an employment agency or temp agency The person is the lead team member OVR is not an entitled service. The person has to do their part.
Employer Services
Business Solutions Staffing: pre-screened candidates; consultation services; accommodation solutions Accessibility Analysis: Job analysis & Worksite modification consultation;
Reasonable accommodations consultation; Assistive technology information Financial Incentives: On-the-Job Training reimbursement; Tax credits Disability Awareness: Sensitivity & Disability Etiquette training; Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) consultation
Consultation Services Recruitment Qualified Employees Learn about disability-related issues Short & Long Term Support
Hiring Process; Employment; Promotions; Issues; Separation; Layoffs; Questions; Accommodation Guidance; and much more.
OVR/BBVS
Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services (BBVS) 6 District Offices Bureau Director = Mr. David DeNotaris Erie District Administrator = Ms. Dawn Sokol Eligibility
Vision 20/70 or worse in best eye with correction & Visual Field of 20 degrees or less Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Rehabilitation Teaching Orientation and Mobility Instruction Independent Living for the Older Blind (ILOB) Program Specialized Children’s Program Specialized Services for Adults
OVR: ODHH
Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ODHH) 3 District Offices Director = Ms. Sharon Behon Erie Office = Mr. Gerald Penna Eligibility
Anyone seeking information regarding Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Advocacy Information Referrals
OVR: HGAC
Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC) Commonwealth Technical Institute
Director = Ms. Carol Mackel 12 acre barrier-free campus
Eligibility OVR Customer Acceptance via application process
Services Associate Degrees Certificate Programs Support Services Independent Life Skills
• FISCAL ARM OF WIB• Chief Executive Office
• Manage Budget• Compliance• Long-term Strategy/Vision • Manage Contracts
• PROGRAMATIC ARM OF WIB• Venango Training & Development Center• Bureau of Workforce Development
Partnership• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Commonwealth CWDS System• CORE Services• Intensive Services
• Adult & Dislocated Services• Training Services
• Employer Services (under development)• Youth Program
JOB SEEKERS & EMPLOYERS
Core Services (free & available to everyone seeking employment) Enrollment on the CareerLink® website Assistance with resume preparation Tips to help in searching & applying for jobs Referrals to job openings Orientation to CareerLink® Job Search Workshops Information on financial aid Labor Market Information Referrals to other programs & services Eligibility determination for WIA Intensive Services
Intensive Services (18 or older ; unable to secure employment through Core Services; WIA eligible) Development of an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) Intensive Assessment
Training Services (18 or older ; unable to secure employment through Intensive Services; WIA eligible)
Contingent upon funding availability and appropriateness of employment plan. Not an entitlement program. Occupational Skills Training at an approved school Employer Based Training (On the Job or Customized)
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
If eligible OVR can help………But not alone.With the person and their support team involved!
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation 3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814.871.4551 | 800.541.0721 www.dli.state.pa.us
Thank you!Jack J. Hewitt, M.A. | District Administrator
PA Department of Labor & Industry | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
3200 Lovell Place | Erie, PA 16503
814-651-9607
814-871-4551 (switchboard) | 1-800-541-0721 (PA toll free - switchboard)
814-871-4535 (TTY) | 1-888-217-1710 (PA toll free - TTY)
814-871-4631 (fax)
www.dli.state.pa.us
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/disability_services/10355 = OVR webpagehttp://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=606842&mode=2 = OVR Publications
https://www.cwds.state.pa.us = Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS)