Vocational Rehabilitation: Services

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Project provides an array of services designed to equalize employment opportunities for any individual who meets the eligibility criteria. The program is not intended to take the place of other vocational rehabilitation services provided by the State of North Dakota and to which Turtle Mountain Chippewa are entitled.

Once an individual is found eligible and an Individual Plan of Employment (IPE) is prepared, some of the following services could be provided. (The 121 Rehabilitation Project may utilize Native Healing in both diagnostics and physical/mental restoration.)

Vocational Rehabilitation will only pay for costs which have been approved prior to the service being provided. Some core services commonly provided may include:

• Assessments to determine eligibility
• Counseling and guidance, placement and follow-up services
• Training and related services
• Services to family members if necessary
• Physical and Mental restoration services
• Maintenance if necessary
• Interpreter and note taking services for deaf/blind
• Reader/note taker for the blind and learning disabled
• Recruitment and training for new fields of appropriate service employment
• Rehab teaching services
• Occupational license, tools, equipment and initial stocks and supplies
• Transportation if necessary
• Assistive technology aids
• Securing services from other entities
• Transition services
• Personal assistance services if necessary
• Supported Employment and job placement

We also provide public and employer consultation (on a limited basis) if it pertains to our clients. Specifically, we provide information and technical assistance to employers so they may understand how to accommodate individuals with disabilities. We also provide transition services to High School and GED students to enter our program.