Vocational Rehabilitation

A team will work with you in your home to develop a personal employment goal. Your individual team may include a rehabilitation counselor, teacher, and/or mobility specialist. Services include:

• Diagnosis and evaluation
• Counseling and guidance
• Training
• Transition services to help blind or visually impaired youth (age 14+) to transition to college and work
• Job placement/post-employment
• Rehabilitation technology and equipment to help you at your job

Business-Enterprise Program

The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) may be able to help you find success through self-employment. This program helps by developing business sites (state, federal, etc.) and providing business opportunities (ex. vending routes, snack bars, convenience stores, full service, etc.).

You must be referred to BEP through Vocational Rehabilitation and successfully pass the National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification to be eligible for help. You will need to complete an interview, test, work-site evaluations, and training (includes classroom instruction and on-the-job monitored training).