State of Oregon: Vocational Rehabilitation - Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

NOTICE: We are operating remotely while our offices are closed to the public to protect employees and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact the local office for services or VR administration for other issues at 503-945-5880, 1-877-277-0513 or VR-Admin@dhsoha.state.or.us. Learn how to apply for Vocational Rehabilitation services during COVID-19.

DHS Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) assists individuals with disabilities to get and keep a job that matches their skills, interests and abilities. VR staff work in partnership with the community and businesses to provide services that are individualized to help each eligible person receive services that are essential to their employment success. Learn more about VR .

You are invited to participate in the Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Legislative Stakeholder meetings

Dates: March 12, March 26, April 9, and April 23.
Participate by Zoom or phone in
Streaming text and ASL interpreter provided
Legislative Review Meetings Schedule and Details

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Clients and Advocates

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to get or keep a job, VR may be able to help.

Visit our Client Information page to learn more about available services, Ticket to Work, benefits and work incentives and more.

What you can do if you need help resolving a disagreement with VR.

As part of the Lane vs. Brown Proposed Settlement Agreement, the state is sending notices to clients and others. See the notices and more information on the Employment First website.

Employers

VR Staffing Solutions provides pre-screened, ready-to-work applicants with a wide range of skills and abilities from around the state.

Learn about events, career expos, training, assessments and more on our Employers page.

Providers and Partners

On our providers and partners page you will find information about:

Contracted services and goods
Training
ODDS Core Competency Training
Internship opportunities
Tribal VR programs
Other resources

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Please join us for a Lunch and Learn webinar on innovative employment solutions, Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020. Pennie Hartley, a VR program staff member, joins others on this important panel. Register Here.