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Albemarle
Amelia
Arlington
Buckingham
Campbell
Caroline
Charlotte
Chesterfield
Clarke
Culpeper
Dinwiddie
Fairfax
Fauquier
Greene
Greensville
Halifax
Loudoun
Louisa
Lunenburg
Madison
Mecklenburg
Nottoway
Orange
Page
Pittsylvania
Powhatan
PrinceEdward
News
Division of Rehabilitative Services
Eastern
Northern
AccomackHenrico
Isle Of
Wight
King George
Lancaster
Mathews
Middlesex
New Kent Northampton
Northumberland
Surry
Sussex
Westmoreland
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Virginia Beach
Amherst
Augusta
Nelson
Rockingham
Alleghany
Bath
Bedford
Bland
Botetourt
Buchanan
Carroll
Craig
Floyd
Franklin
Giles
Grayson
Henry
Highland
Lee
Montgo-mery
Patrick
Pulaski
Roanoke
Russell
Scott
Smyth
Tazewell
Washington
Wise Wythe
Southwest
Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center
Regional Offices
Field Offices
Alexandria
Lynchburg
RichmondCity
Rockbridge
Effective July 1, 2012
Hampton
CharlesCity Co.
Central
Leesburg Office
Ms. Danielle Cesar
– Broad Run HS, Loudoun County HS, Heritage HS, Riverside HS, John Champe HS, and CAST Programs
– Ashburn Adult Caseload; Mental Health
Mr. Morgan Morris
– Briar Woods HS, Dominion HS , Park View HS, Potomac Falls HS, Tuscarora HS, Freedom HS, and Rock Ridge HS
– Alternative and Private Schools
– Adult Substance Abuse Caseload
Ms. Kathleen Shifflett
– Loudoun Valley HS, Woodgrove HS, and CAST Programs
– Western Loudoun Adult Caseload
Mrs. Natasha Lines
– Stone Bridge HS
– Sterling Adult Caseload; Loudoun County Mental Health Friendship House; Traumatic Brain Injury
The Referral Process• Referral to DRS may be made by–The student–The student’s family or guardian–School personnel–Community based service providers
Applying for Services• Referral from School or Parent typically occurs 2-3
years from exiting school system
• Meet with a VR Counselor & Complete the Application for VR Services
* Parent or guardian signature needed if under 18 yrs old
*Or if Guardianship has been granted
• Employment possibilities
• Strengths, preferences, interests, and needs
• Work skills
Make an informed choice!
• At DRS office or school• Hands-on • Postsecondary Education
Rehabilitation Transition Program• Determined mutually• Collaboration
• Written document to outline:– Employment goal– Steps and timeframe– Responsibilities – Services – Training – Supplies– Accommodations
Career Guidance and Counseling
Assistive Technology
Vocational Evaluation and Assessment
Job Development
Career Exploration
Job Shadowing
Job Coaching
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Training and Education after High School
Job Placement
Non-Cost Services
DARS Primary services are non-cost services and are as follows:
– Guidance and Counseling
– Evaluations
– Career Counseling
– Job Placement
– Job Development
– Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center Evaluations
Cost Services
• Client may have to pay out of pocket for services
• These services include (but are not limited to):
– Assistive Technology
– Training and Education
– Supported Employment (working with a job coach)
– Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center Programs
EXEMPT from Cost ServicesDARS has the potential to pay for cost services with active consumers, if the person requires cost services to obtain their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) goal
• Examples of how we can verify if your exempt are:– SSI, SSDI, or TANF recipient award letter (Student or Parent)
– Copy of Tax Returns from previous year
– Your counselor will work with you to determine
your participation and what documentation
will be needed
Work Incentive Programs are available
Work Incentives Specialists will help you
Maximize your income!
• Start early!
• Advocate for yourself!
• Stay active!
• Communicate with your counselor!
• Ask questions!
• Visit our website at www.vadars.org– View Virginia’s DRS Transition Guide at
http://www.vadrs.org/transitionservices.htm
• Call us at 800-552-5019
• Leesburg Field Office: 703-771-4775• Mr. Morgan Morris – [email protected]
• Ms. Danielle Cesar – [email protected]
• Ms. Kathleen Shifflett – [email protected]
• Mrs. Natasha Lines – [email protected]
