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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
www.ivrs.iowa.gov
Transition Services
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS)
Our Vision: IVRS Transition Services are continuously transformed to create a career based transition process that allows youth with disabilities to participate in various opportunities that lead to their ability to compete for, and gain, meaningful employment in the 21st century.
Our Goal: Students in transition will participate in a program of career development so that a vocational goal is identified and planned for prior to graduation.
What is IVRS?
IVRS provides employment-related
services to people with disabilities While in high school, a VR counselor can be
part of your planning team IVRS can provide you with assistance to
achieve your vocational goals
It Takes Two
Your IVRS counselor is your career coach when planning your future
Your goal is for you to plan, prepare and work toward your future career
Your input and participation is the key because it’s your future!
Who Do We Serve?
Students and adults with disabilities who can benefit from assistance to determine career goals and find employment
We serve a broad range of disabilities. Examples include: learning disabilities, ADHD depression, substance abuse, orthopedic disorders, diabetes, arthritis, hearing impairments, and many others!
The majority of students on an IEP will qualify. Students do not have to be on an IEP to qualify. Past IEP students, 504 plan students, and general education students can also qualify.
Waiting List
You may be placed on a waiting list due to the state budget
There are 3 categories to our waiting list:– Those with the Most Significant Disabilities (MSD)– Those with a Significant Disability (SD)– Other eligible individuals
The list is served MSD first, SD, then Others
Don’t let the waiting list prevent you from signing up! Contact the IVRS Counselor at your school
Once You Qualify . . .
If you are eligible and you come off the waiting list…your counselor will work with you prior to completing your high school program to develop an Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)
The IPE will:– Identify your vocational interests, abilities and needs– Determine your vocational goal– Outline steps to reach that goal
Focus of your IPE
Includes steps and services to reach your ultimate employment goal, along with who is responsible
Is individualized to YOU Will identify time frames in which to complete
the steps
What’s in my IPE?
Your plan may include any combination of the following:
– Counseling and guidance– Interest testing– Labor market research– Work assessments– Job shadows– Skill/academic training– Assistive technology– Job club/job seeking
skills training
– Job placement– Consultation to
employers regarding accommodations
– IVRS as advocates for you
– IVRS as consultants for you
– IVRS participation in transition planning
General Info
The services we provide must be outlined in your plan and directly related to your employment goal
IVRS cannot pay for something that is the school’s or other service provider’s responsibility
IVRS has some limits on the amounts we can pay for certain things
How to get the most out of your IVRS experience
Show up for your appointments Listen carefully and ask questions Be prepared when you come to meetings Keep in contact with us and stay active Inform your counselor of any changes
Let us know when…
School meetings are scheduled Your email address, cell phone number or
contact information changes There is a change in your educational or
employment goal
Along the IPE path
You will meet with your counselor to review your progress towards your goal and make changes if needed
Each step outlined in your plan requires your commitment and dedication
While you’re training for your employment goal (college, technical school, on-the-job training) meet with your counselor to discuss your progress
Getting your job
Looking for work doesn’t need to be intimidating We will help you develop your resume, application
and interview skills and how to GET THAT JOB OFFER!
Your counselor will help you identify and work through a job search plan
Your counselor will help you to connect with job leads and employment opportunities
We can work with you and your employer to provide training, accommodations and consultation
Once you have your job . . .
Stay in contact with your counselor – Provide them with information regarding your job– If you have problems at work, contact your
counselor immediately
Your counselor will continue to help you until your employment is stabilized
What now?
Let your teacher or guidance counselor know you would like to be referred to IVRS
Complete the application paperwork Schedule an intake appointment with your
LOCAL OFFICE today!