ACCES-VR

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

Fax: 631-952-5826

For an ACCES-VR Application please contact your Transition Coordinator:

Sachem East Transition Coordinator

Kim Pirreca

(631) 716-8200 ext. 5175

Sachem North Transition Coordinator

Kelly Benevente

(631) 471-1400 ext. 5552

ACCES-VR is a state agency that provides Vocational Rehabilitation Services within New York State

- ACCES-VR creates an individualized employment plan for each client that can include

Assistance in finding a job, resume writing, job coaching, interview skills, work readiness training, etc.

Vocational Assessments prior to job developing – 2 day or up to 10 day

Monetary assistance to a course at a trade/vocational school (this does not require looking at financial need)

The Following SERVICES are directly connected to FINANCIAL NEED

Driver’s Training

You MUST meet financial need

You must have your permit first and have access to a car to reinforce what is taught in lessons

Only can be provided if using another service from ACCES-VR

Can only be provided the LAST year before exiting High School

If you do not attend school Driver’s Ed and pass your road test before the age of 18 you will only receive a Junior License. Please contact DMV directly with additional questions. You can’t drive to school with a Junior License.

o College Support – Monetary Assistance given only if you qualify for financial need up to SUNY rates

You must be enrolled in at least 12 credits

May be enrolled in 1 remedial course

Will only apply to a program outside of New York State if a comparable program can’t found

You must apply for FAFSA and provide proof of this to the ACCES-VR counselor – copy of application or financial aid award letter

Each plan created is individualized based on the student’s goals, but all plans lead to the goal of part or full time employment.

The mandatory orientation is currently suspended. ACCES-VR counselors will meet by phone with students who apply without an orientation. There are no in-person meetings at this time.

All students with disabilities can apply for ACCES-VR services – Students who are legally blind will receive vocational services through the Commission for the Blind.