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The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is a federally mandated program provided by the State of Illinois that assists people with disabilities, including students in high school receiving supports and services through an IEP or 504 plan in preparing to obtain, maintain, and advance in competitive employment - a job that pays a living wage!
DRS can help students with one of the following services:
Job Placement: career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, job readiness training, job search assistance, employer connections.
Financial Contribution to College: assistance paying for tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies for community college, 4-year college/university, vocational training, technical programs, or trade school.
Supported Employment: assistance from a job coach designed for students with significant disabilities who need ongoing support to be successful in their job.
Getting Connected to DRS
Getting Connected to DRS
DRS Referral Packet - English SY25.pdfLinks to complete via DocuSign
Links to complete via DocuSign
DRS Referral Packet - Parent (English) - to be shared with PARENTS of students under 18 or if parent(s) has legal guardianship
DRS Referral Packet - Parent (English) - to be shared with PARENTS of students under 18 or if parent(s) has legal guardianship
DRS Referral Packet - Adult Student (English) - to be shared with STUDENTS 18 years or older who are their own guardian
DRS Referral Packet - Adult Student (English) - to be shared with STUDENTS 18 years or older who are their own guardian
DRS Referral Packet - Spanish SY25.pdfEnlace para completar en DocuSign
Enlace para completar en DocuSign
DRS Referral Packet - Parent (Spanish)- para PADRES de estudiantes menores de 18 años o si los padres tienen tutela legal
DRS Referral Packet - Parent (Spanish)- para PADRES de estudiantes menores de 18 años o si los padres tienen tutela legal
DRS Referral Packet - Adult Student (Spanish)- para ESTUDIANTES mayores de 18 años quienes tienen su propia tutela legal
DRS Referral Packet - Adult Student (Spanish)- para ESTUDIANTES mayores de 18 años quienes tienen su propia tutela legal
DRS Introduction Letter for Parents
DRS Info Letter - High School - Use this letter to introduce DRS services to parents of high school students (English AND Spanish)
DRS Info Letter - Elementary School - Use this letter to introduce DRS services to parents of elementary school students, in anticipation of connection to DRS in High School (English AND Spanish)
DocuSign Video Guide
DocuSign Video Guide
DRS-DocuSign - English Tutorial.mp4Completing a DRS Referral in DocuSign
Completing a DRS Referral in DocuSign
This video will guide you as you complete a referral in DocuSign!
DRS-DocuSign - Spanish Tutorial .mp4Completar el Paquete para Referir a DRS
Completar el Paquete para Referir a DRS
¡Este video lo guiará a medida que completa una referencia en DocuSign!
DRS Referral & Services
DRS Referral & Services
Introducing Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Introducing Vocational Rehabilitation Services
In this short Simply Said video, students will learn how their local Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) counselor can help them be successful at school, at work, and in the community. All they need to do is ask!
DRS Orientation
DRS Orientation
This video is intended to give the viewer a general overview of how a vocational rehabilitation case progresses, and some of the common services the Division of Rehabilitation (DRS) provides.
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): Eligibility & Services
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR): Eligibility & Services
This video will provide you with information about Vocational Rehabilitation and the services you can receive. VR services help people who have a disability obtain employment.
Illinois Client Assistance Program (CAP) - Overview
Illinois Client Assistance Program (CAP) - Overview
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) helps people with disabilities receive quality services by advocating for their interests and helping them identify resources, understand procedures, resolve problems, and protect their rights in the rehabilitation process.
¿Qué son los Servicios de Rehabilitación Vocacional?
¿Qué son los Servicios de Rehabilitación Vocacional?
Los servicios de rehabilitacion vocacional proporcionados por el Estado están diseñados para ayudar a una persona con discapacidad, a conseguir y mantener un empleo. Los servicios de rehabilitacion vocacional puede ayudar a pagar la matrícula en escuelas profesionales, colegios comunitarios o universidades, y pueden ayudar con los servicios para tener éxito en un trabajo, como un entrenador laboral o pueden ayudarlo a obtener tecnología de asistencia.
Referral Process Infographic
Referral Process Infographic
DRS - Adult Referral Process
DRS - Adult Referral Process
Students not connected to DRS while in school, can get referred after graduation directly to DRS Adult Services:
Students not connected to DRS while in school, can get referred after graduation directly to DRS Adult Services:
Use this link to complete an online referral - DHS: Rehabilitation Services: Apply Online
For service, check off "I would like help getting or keeping a job" and select the area the student finds the most difficulty with from the drop-down menu
Continue entering all required information including the student's Social Security Number - this is a DRS requirement!
An automatic email will be sent once the referral is submitted to indicate which DRS office their referral was sent to.
The case will be assigned to an adult DRS counselor who will contact you to schedule an initial intake interview over the phone to gather information and discuss eligibility and services.
Please note that a call from the adult DRS counselor may come from a 217 area code, unknown, or from a private number.
As a reminder, adult DRS counselors do not make school visits. The counselor will set up an appointment time with the student, and it is up to the student to attend said meeting.
DRS Fact Sheet - High School Graduates
DRS Fact Sheet - High School Graduates
DRS Fact Sheet - CPS Grads.pdfDRS Fact Sheet - CPS Grads (SPANISH).pdfRecent Graduate Script
Recent CPS graduates can use this script to guide them as they meet with their Adult DRS counselor once their case is transferred to adult services.
It is imperative that graduates are able to communicate to their Adult DRS counselor their interest in attending college and receiving funding
If they prefer to find a job, their DRS counselor can assist them with job placement services or supported employment services (SEP)
DRS College Financial Contribution
DRS College Financial Contribution
DRS College Sponsorship Checklist
DRS College Sponsorship Information.pdfDRS Services Post-High School
DRS Services Post-High School
DRS - Post HS Infographic.pdfServicios de DRS - Despues de HS Infografica.pdfDRS Community College Initiative
DRS Community College Initiative
DRS may assist eligible students who choose to attend an Illinois Community College with financial support toward tuition, books, and basic fees!
See the flyer below for more details.
4238 (R-10-22) Illinois Community College Initiative_010523_Print (002).pdfIllinois Community College Initiative
Illinois Community College Initiative
For Illinois Community College Students with Disabilities
CCI Spanish Translation.pdfIniciativa de Colegios Comunitarios de Illinois
Iniciativa de Colegios Comunitarios de Illinois
Para Estudiantes con Discapacidades en los Colegios Comunitarios de Illinois
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