OVR Information

All students that have IEPs and are 14 years or older have the option to register with the Office of Vocational and Rehabilitation (OVR) services. 

Please note: not all students are eligible for services. Eligibility depends upon disability and needs. For specific information or questions please contact:

Mrs. Smith, Career/Transition Coordinator, Newport School District

kjsmith@newportsd.org

OVR 101 

High School

OVR 101

Middle School

Early Reach Services

Students in 7th,8th,9th,10th Grades and 14 years or older

Early Reach Coordinator

Maureen McCarthy, MSW, LSW |She, Her, Hers | Early Reach Coordinator

PA Department of Labor and Industry | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Harrisburg District Office

Forum Place | 555 Walnut St., 8th Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 717-346-2785 | Fax: 717-783-7245 

Email: maumccarth@pa.gov

OVR Services

11th, 12th grade and Beyond

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

Faylyn Knapp, M. Ed.| Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Labor & Industry | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services | Harrisburg District Office

555 Walnut Street, 8th Floor | Harrisburg, PA 17101

Phone: 272-215-2660

Office Hours: Monday-Frida, 7:15 AM – 15:45 PM, alternate Fridays off

Email: ffrost@pa.gov

OVR Referral Form

Please contact your student's IEP Case Manager or Mrs. Smith, Transition Coordinator to start the referral process. 

CAP- will help navigate this process if you feel that your student is not receiving the services that is needed.