APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY
By mail, Email, or in person drop off.
What is one of the best and easiest methods of expediting this step?
Follow through and keeping your scheduled meetings and appointment times
What is an Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)?
A written plan listing job objectives & services received to obtain those goals
What requirements must be fulfilled in order to get educational funding from DOR:
2.0 GPA or greater
Have a disability
Do not need to be full-time student
How many days can it take for DOR counselor to determine eligibility for services?
60 days
What are the most crucial documents to supply during this process?
Any documents detailing the disability with all contact information for each source listed
What are the 2 tracks for the Individual Plan for Employment (IPE)?
Job Placement
Training Program (Included Academics)
What is the best way to phrase a goal for academic funding?
Goals should be phrased like a vocational goal.
Example: “In order to reach my goal of becoming an Art Teacher, I need to attend college to receive a Bachelor’s Degree.”
What documentation should be brought to the first meeting?
Any documents about the disability
Recent records & benefit letters
Listing of names, addresses, phone numbers of doctors, professionals & organizations consulted with about the disability
What are the six general areas of functionality that a disability will be evaluated for?
Communication, mobility, interpersonal skills, self-care, work tolerance & work skills
How many priority categories are there?
Category 1: those with most severe disabilities
Category 2: those with significant disabilities
Category 3: All others deemed eligible
At the end of each semester, the VR Counselor should be updated with...
Final grades
Class Schedule for Next Semester
Any updates to your educational plan or goal