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The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), a state/county agency under the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), supports individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment. This includes helping people who need on-the-job support or assistance in determining career and educational goals, including post-secondary education. Beginning in December 2025, DVR began a waitlist for services due to a lack of funding. Please see the links below for more information.
DVR One-Pager
DVR One-Pager
The purpose of the one-pager is to inform families and students with disabilities about the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), specifically its role as a state/county agency that supports individuals with disabilities to find and maintain employment. Click on the image on the left to open the resource.
It outlines:
Who DVR is and its mission.
When to apply (2-3 years prior to graduation/aging out).
The steps of the referral and eligibility process.
The types of services offered (e.g., job search, career guidance, transition services).
DVR 101
DVR 101
"DVR 101" is a broad overview about the services DVR can provide to youth who are planning for life after graduation, whether that's work, post-secondary education, or training.
Getting Started with DVR
Getting Started with DVR
"Getting Started with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Eligibility Process," explains the steps an individual must take to successfully complete the eligibility process for the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
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