I'm thinking about using Maryland's vocational rehabilitation services to find a job. Does anyone know what kind of job placements they typically offer and how to qualify for their programs?
Maryland's Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to aid individuals with disabilities to prepare for, secure, advance in, or retain employment. The VR program is quite diverse and does not restrict you to any specific job sector. That said, the actual placements you might find would depend on your profile, skills, qualifications, and personal interests.
The services offered include career exploration, counseling, and guidance, job search and placement assistance, on-the-job training, vocational and other training services, and much more. They also offer supportive services such as assistive technology, interpreter services, transportation, and reader services.
To qualify for their programs, you need to meet several criteria. First, you must be a resident of Maryland with a physical or mental impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment. Second, you should be able to benefit from VR services in terms of achieving employment. Finally, you need to require VR services to prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain employment.
Bear in mind that this is a broad framework and I'd recommend directly contacting DORS for more precise, personalized information. They should be able to guide you on how to apply and what documents you might need to provide regarding your disability and employment status.
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