In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.

1. Department of Rehabilitative Services
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Employment Services help people with disabilities get Infrastructure
Act ready for, find, and keep a job. We have a residential
GED and Lifelong Learning
Americans with training and medical rehabilitation center known as
Awareness Week (October
Disabilities Act Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, as well as Offices 19-23)
located across Virginia. The Agency also partners with a
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network of community rehabilitation providers, also known
technology use by people
as Employment Services Organizations (ESOs) . These with disabilities
organizations provide Employment and Vocational
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moving from high school to further education, work or State Action Plan 2009-
independence, DRS collaborates with schools in providing 2013
Transition Services. DRS also works with federally funded
VATS is soliciting Request
One Stop Centers to provide workforce services to
for Proposals (RFP) for
persons with disabilities. A special program supporting this community based AT
effort is the Disability Program Navigator initiative.
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Community Based Services
The DRS Community Based Services Division administers several programs that support
individuals with significant disabilities to maximize their independence, employment, and
full inclusion into society. Individuals do not have to be recipients of Vocational
Rehabilitation services to be eligible for the CBS Division programs which include Brain
Injury Services Coordination; Community Rehabilitation Case Management Services;
Independent Living Services, Personal Assistance Services.
Assistive Technology / Devices and Equipment
Assistive Technology Services directly assist individuals with disabilities in the selection,
acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. An assistive technology device is
defined as any item, piece of equipment, or product system whether acquired
commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or
improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
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2. Department of Rehabilitative Services
Disability Determination
Disability Determination Services process disability claims for benefits under the Social
Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income Disability Programs.
Services to Employers
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Our Mission and Values
Mission Statement
In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of
Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and
advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to
maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
Shared Values
We value creative problem solving, collaboration, and teamwork in recognizing
and responding to customer needs.
We value services that are customer focused.
We value customer, partner, and employee input to continually improve processes,
services, and results.
We value accessibility, awareness of the needs of people with disabilities, and
advocacy for resources to meet those needs.
We value fairness, respect, and responsiveness in our actions and
communications.
We value recognizing and rewarding excellence and innovation, and the
continuous development of all staff.
We value providing the highest quality services, while maintaining fiscal
responsibility.
We value a secure work environment, employee health and wellness, and diversity
in our workforce.
We value honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.
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