In my search for information about Vocational Education and Training I found several websites that I thought would be important to share. Each of these items provides different information about VR services and I thought they would all be beneficial. The three items that I found are the DARS website for VR service in the state of Texas, the Ticket to Work website and a history of rehabilitation video. I hope the information in these items will be beneficial for you as well. The purpose of this set of Blog entries is to focus on what VR services are, where to gain access to training programs related to VR services, and programs that provides education and training related to services that are provided by vocational rehabilitation. This information should give you a pathway to understand how VR services and vocational education and training are a connected force that make it possible for individuals with disabilities to benefit from services that are provided under these two types of job training programs.
The first item that I am presenting is a video that goes over the history of rehabilitation services. It gives information on how these services began and when VR started to include individuals with all types of disabilities. This video provides great information for any person who does not understand what VR is. It is a basic training video that provides information on VR services. This video would be a great introductory to VR services for anyone who needs this type of information. The link below will let you view this video.
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/history-of-rehabilitation/370063093
The Ticket to Work program website is very important in assisting individuals gain access to help gaining employment and employment services. This website provides all information pertaining to the Ticket to Work program. It gives a basic description of the program, training resources, program resources and much more. This site would be a great resource for students and parents because it provides all information that they will need to know about what the Ticket to Work program can do to help gain employment. The link below will take you to the Ticket to Work website.
http://www.yourtickettowork.com/index
The final link that I am providing is specifically for VR services in the state of Texas. This website provides all information about VR services available, how to gain access, and all other information. It has a list of local agencies throughout the state and most have links to gain access to your local VR office. The local Amarillo office can be found at: AMARILLO FIELD OFFICE, 5809 S. WESTERN ST SUITE 255 AMARILLO, TX 79110, (800) 392-1958. The information at this website will provide students and parents with vital information about VR services that they may be eligible for in the state of Texas. The following link will direct you to the DARS website.
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/
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Sarah,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see the Texas link for VR. All secondary students with disabilities have to go through VR eligibility in order to receive services. Here in Florida, VR invoked the Order of Selection. Has Texas also modified their selection process?