What Is Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation?
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WHAT IS TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION?
TVR is a program that provides individualized services to assist people wit h significant disabilities to get and keep jobs compatible with their disability.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any person whose disability significantly interferes with getting or keeping a job, and who needs TVR services to overcome these barriers to employment is eligible for our program (ages 16+).
HOW DOES TVR WORK?
During the application process a rehabilitation counselor will meet with you to begin assessing your disability, employment history and your unique interest, strengths, and abilities. When the assessment is complete you and your counselor will identify and agree on an employment goal. You and your counselor will develop a detailed plan of services to achieve that goal. The plan, known as an Individual Plan for Employment (IPE), will outline who pays for each service. While there is no charge for VR services, some services are based upon your economic need and the availability of other sources of funding, such as health insurance, federal grants or benefits.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?
Frequently, eligibility for services is determined on the day of application. You can speed up the eligibility process by coming to the office with medical information concerning your disability. When documentation of the severity of you disability or how it affects your ability to work is not apparent or readily available, additional time is needed to gather this information. The time it takes to reach your employment goal depends upon your individual needs.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH VR
DENISE RED HORSE, BSN, RN
SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE
TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
P.O. BOX 509
AGENCY VILLAGE, SD 57262
CELL: (605) 419-1303
OFFICE: (605) 698-8437
FAX: (605) 742-0140
EMAIL: [email protected]
ALEXIS WILSON, BSBA
SISSETON-WAHPETON OYATE
TRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
OUTREACH SPECIALIST
P.O. BOX 509
AGENCY VILLAGE, SD 57262
OFFICE: (605) 698-8216
FAX: (605) 742-0140
EMAIL: [email protected]
