Opportunities through DARS (VR Services)
Opportunities through DARS (VR Services)
Transition Adult Services Guide
DARS offers two set of services, Adult Vocational Rehabilitation services (VR) and Pre-Employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities ( age 14-exiting school).
VR Services are typically considered after Pre-ETS, based on need. VR requires an in-person intake meeting in the DARS office. Families will need to present SSI documentation, family financial information, student picture state issued Id, birth certificate and social security card. Appointments are usually set up during the junior or senior year to switch over. All Pre-ETS services are still available for a student with VR services while still in high school, yet VR will allow for a larger menu of services available,
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▪ The Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is a subservice of DARS’ Division of Rehabilitative Services and is a residential or day program for students ages 18-25 with disabilities who are pursuing vocational goals.
▪ The WWRC provides students with 6-10 day assessments, independent living training, supervised housing (if needed), and job training in Business and Information Technology, Manufacturing and Production, and Services and Trades.
▪ Students must apply to be accepted and will receive a degree certification upon completion of their program (typically 1-3 semesters, depending on the program of study).
▪ Students have access to vocational evaluation and training, assistive computer technology, behavioral health services, medical rehabilitation, life skills evaluation and training, and many more services.
Vocational Services include
Vocational Evaluation Occupational Skills/Vocational Training (OST) Pre-employment Readiness and Education Program (PREP)
post-secondary Education Rehabilitation Transition (PERT)
Educational Support Services (ESS)
Assistive Rehabilitation Technology (ART)
Referrals:
Completed forms must be submitted to shildebrandt@hampton.k12.va.us
PERT Application: Requires ALL
Post-secondary Education Rehabilitation Transition Behavioral Questionnaire (if needed, see referral)
Current IEP
If selected, students will go through the VR intake for DARS.
The subject line should read: PERT Referral (Student’s Full Name)
For more information on PERT, click HERE.
PERT Target: All SWD with an IQ above 60 and primarily independent.
Timelines: 2023-2024 School Year for Sept 2024
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024 All paperwork complete by June
Date of PERT: September 16, 2025.
Date for PERT: SOL Students Jun 12-16 Orientation by Feb Required
Date of Virtual PERT: September 23, 2024.
PowerPoint Link (TBConnected)
Transportation is given for this opportunity
Waitlist: we do have a waitlist: If students are in the system, they can quickly fill a last-minute cancelation spot from another district,
Additional opportunities after PERT
Virtual Pert: Application Flyer
April 1&2, 3&4- april 15&16, 17&18 April 29 & 30, May 1&2 applications due by Jan 24
May 27&28, 29&39 Applications due by March 24
July 29&30, July31&Aug 1 Applications due by April
Aug 12&13, 14&15 Applications due by May
Sept 2&3, 4&5 Applicaitions by July
Sept 23&24, 25&26 Application bdue by June
October 7&8, 9&10 Applicaitons due by July
November 4&5, 6&7 Applicaitons due by Aug
Career Day 1 July 2 Applications by April 24
Career Seminar
July 17-19 Applications by April 24
Nov 12-14 Applicaitons due by Aug 24
Low-Cognitive Dec 2-6 Oreintation by September
Transition Academy-
June 18-20 requires Suppport Person Oreintation by March 24
Dec 9-11 requires Support Person Application by Sept 24
Career Credentialing Week: Flyer By invitation June 23-28 and Aug 25-30
Vocational Training-Multiple Semesters
Vocational Assessment-3-5 Days
Work Place Readiness Program 6-Weeks
Driving Assessment and Instruction
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