ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development. (acces-vr.nys.gov)
All individuals with disabilities who want to work will have the opportunity to achieve employment and independence.
ACCESS -VR Information- click on this link to find out what it can offer and services you may be eligible for.
Any student with an IEP or 504 Plan should contact the Transition Coordinator during his/her senior year to apply and possibly meet with an ACCES-VR counselor at the high school. However, at this time, ACCES-VR is only doing intakes by phone conferences.
New ACCES-VR orientation videos are available on their website. http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
Links to ACCES-VR videos
Video 1 - ACCES-VR - Your Journey to Employment Begins Today - https://vimeo.com/483375715
Video 2 - How to Apply for ACCES-VR Services - https://vimeo.com/483376397
Video 3 - Do You Want a Job the Requires a College Degree? - https://vimeo.com/483376782
Links to forms. ACCES -VR Application ACCES-VR Authorization ACCES-VR Parent
Must complete all 3 and return.
Please return all applications to Christine Carino, District Transition Coordinator, Room 123 at Connetqout High School.
Meetings and in-take interviews in person at Connetquot High School and/or may be held via phone conference with Tracy James-Lewis.
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation
Hauppauge District Office
NYS Office Building
250 Veterans Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
General Information Phone: 631-952-6357