Vocational HenaDllltaUOn :>ervlceStatewide Locations

Alabama Department 01 Rehabilitation Services2129 East South Boulevard' Montgomery, AL 36116-2455

(334) 281-8780 • 1-800-441-7607FAX 334-281-1973

In 1he prOvision of seiVices ,a/ld in employmem pf3c1ices. the Alabilma D€paflmen1 01 Rehabilitation SeMCCS doesn01 dlSCfiminate on 1he baSiS of lace, sex. creed. national origin. religion. ago or disability. This material is availablein '''Iemale forma! lipan lequesf. Rev. 5196

SSDI and 551Many people referred to Vocational Rehabili­

tation Service receive Social Security DisabilityInsurance and/or Supplemental Security Incomebenefits. While our goal is to help you return towork, we realize how important these benefitshave been during your period of unemployment.Vocational Rehabilitation Service works closelywith the Social Security Administration to ensurethat your benefits remain available while you pre­pare for employment. Vocational Rehabilitationcounselors can provide additional information spe­cific to your situation.

Right to Appealv ocational Rehabilitation Service strives to

meet your employment needs. However, any VRapplicant or client who is dissatisfied with deter­minations made by a rehabilitation counselor mayreview those determinations with the counselor'simmediate supervisor. In addition, Vocational Re­habilitation cooperates with the State of AlabamaClient Assistance Program. This advocacy pro­gram assists rehabilitation clients that cannot re­solve problems with their rehabilitation programor rehabilitation counselor. For more informationabout this program, contact SACAP at (334) 281­2276 (voice/TTY), 1-800-228-3231 or write P.O.Box 11586, Montgomery, AL 361 11-0586.

ANDALUSIABethune School807 c. C. Baker Avenue36420 Tel. 334-222-41141-800_671-6833

ANNiSTON1105 woodstock Avenue36207 Tel. 205-231-10251-800-671-6834

BESSEMERBessemer Stale Technical CollegeP. O. Box 308, Highway 11 South35021-0308 Tel. 205·426-1294

HOMEWOOD (Birmingham)P.O. Box 19888236 Goodwin Crest Drive35219·0888 Tel. 205·290·44001·800-671·6837

COLUMBIANACommunity Services BuildingPost Office Box 85635051-0856 Tel. 205-669·3829

DECATUR621 Cherry Street, NE35601 Tel. 205-353·27541·800·671·6838

DOTHAN795 Ross Clark Circle. NE36303 Tel. 334·792·00221·800·275-0132

GADSDEN1100 George Wallace Drive35999·6501 Tel. 205-547·69741·800·671·6839

HUNTSVILLE407 Governors Drive. SW35801·5176 Tel. 205·536·66211·800·671·6840

JACKSON1401 Forest Avenue36545 Tel. 334·246·57081·800'671-6836

JASPER1803 Alabama Avenue35501 Tel. 205·221·78401-800·671·6841

MOBILE2419 Gordon Smith Drive36617-2395 Tel. 334-479-86111-800-671-6842

MONTGOMERY2127 East South Boulevard36116-2456 Tel. 334-288-02201-800-441-7578

MUSCLE SHOALS1450 East Avalon Avenue35662 ToI.205·381·11101·800·275·0166

OPELIKA520 West Thomason Circle36801 Tel. 334·749-12591·800·671-6835

SCOTTSBOROP. O. Box 296Word Arcade Building35768·0296 Tel. 205·574·58131·800·418·8823

SELMA2906 Citizens Parkway36701 Tel. 334·872·84221·800·275·9998

TALLADEGA#4 Medical Office Park35160 Tel. 205·362-13001·800·441·7592

THOMASVILLEThomasville Rehabilitation CenterPost Oltice Box 1006Adams Building, Bashi Road36784·1006 Tel. 334·636·54211·800·335·3237

TROY518 E Parklane Shopping Center36081 Tel. 334·566·24911·800·441·7608

TUSCALOOSA#1 Jessica Plaza1305 37th Street. EastP. O. Box 161035405 Tei. 205·554·13001-800-331-5562

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Vocational Rehabilitation Service

VocationalRehabilitation

Servicevocational Rehabilitation Service is a state

and federally funded employment program for peoplewith disabilities. We are committed to providingquality rehabilitation services and customer satis­faction. Our services will prepare and train you tobecome a qualified job applicant. We will help youfind the best job for your interests, skills andabilities. This brochure answers some of the mostfrequently asked qucstions about Vocational Reha­bilitation.lfyou need additional information, pleasecontact your local Vocational Rehabilitation ortlce.

Referral and EligibilityAnyone can make a referral to Vocational

Rehabilitation Service. If you are referring some­one else, please provide the applicant's name, dis­abling condition and a means of contact.

Federal guidelines provide eligibility criterIafor Vocational Rehabilitation Service. To be eli­gible jar services, you muSf have a physical ormenfal impairmenf which results in a subsfanfialimpedimenf fa employmellf, and you must be ableto benefif from services in fernlS of becoming em­ployed.

People Servedv ocational Rehabilitation Service assists people

with a broad range of disabilities. Examples ofsome of the types of disabilities we serve include:blindness or other visual impairments, deafness orother auditory conditions, diabetic conditions, headinjury, mental/emotional problems, orthopedic im­pairments, renal disease, respiratory conditions,specific learning disabilities and alcohol/substanceabuse.

AcceptanceOnce you have been determined eligible for

Vocational Rehabilitation Service, you will:

• work with a rehabilitation counselor to choosean employment goal and plan your rehabili­tation program;

• work in planned steps toward your goal;

• receive appropriate services to develop workskills and prepare you for a job; and

• receive assistance in finding and keeping theright job.

Services OfferedVocational Rehabilitation Service staff work

with you to create an individualized rehabilita­tion program. Our services are based on yourneeds and choices and might include any com­bination of the following:

Evaluation and Assessment• General Medical Examinations• Specialty Examinations• Aptitude and Interest Testing• Vocational Evaluations• Psychological Examinations• Employability Assessments• On-the-Job Evaluations

Counseling and Guidance• Disability-Related Issues• Vocational Planning• Job-Readiness Preparation

Physical Restoration• Medical Treatment• Surgery/Hospital Care• Purchase of Assistive Devices

Training and Related Services• Specific Skills Training in School• Facility Training• On-the-Job Training

Equipment and Transportation• As Needed for Training or Employment

Job Development and Job Placement• Labor Market Data• Job Leads• Job Analysis and Job Matching• Job Site Coaching• Job Clubs• Rehabilitation Engineering• Technology

Post-Placement Assistance• Follow-Up After Employment• Job Modification or Restructuring• Job Accommodations