If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will work with ACCES-VR to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). The IPE will outline your work goal, the steps involved, and the services you will need to achieve that goal. ACCES-VR can pay for certain services; particularly those that are job training and college/vocational school related. They may include:

• A physical and/or psychological examination to determine how your disability affects your employment potential

• Career counseling, guidance, planning, and referral

• Assistance with the job search process, such as:

  • Application forms

  • Resumes

  • Interviews

• Training on-the-job, at a community college, or vocational school

• Services and supports that will help with training or assessment, such as:

  • Special transportation

  • Attendants, note-takers, and interpreters

  • Books, tools, and equipment

  • Rehabilitative and assistive technology

• Assistance with service costs related to employment, such as:

  • Short-term medical intervention (not covered by other insurance)

  • Work site modification

  • Home, van, or other vehicle modification

• Job placement and retention

• Follow-up by ACCES-VR counselor to assess job satisfaction or additional needs