Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) specializes in employment and training services that can assist you in becoming employed. VR offers a wide range of services that are individualized for your needs. You can find you local VR office in this page. Some of the services that may be available are: 

• guidance and counseling

• job-seeking skills and job placement

• vocational training

VR also provides assistance with:

• transition services

• supported employment services

• rehabilitation technology services

• ticket to work program

Resources: Presentation

RISE Services, Inc is a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities lead full and productive lives. They provide employment services, in-home and community support services, adaptive equipment, counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and more.

Resources: Presentation

The Starkloff Disability Institute is the Workforce, Workplace Disability Advisor. The Starkloff Career Academy prepares candidates for competitive employment, and Starkloff Workplace Advisors prepares companies to welcome them. 

Resources: Presentation

Paraquad partners with people with disabilities to build their best lives. We are a hub of resources and knowledge, focused on shaping the future for people with disabilities, and we do so by advocating for disability rights, leading support services and leveraging innovations that create greater opportunities to live independently. Paraquad provides services to more than 2,000 people with disabilities in the St. Louis region. 

Resources: Presentation, Culinary Training Program, Employment Services

Whether you have five years of experience or are just starting your career, we are committed to supporting and preparing you for the rewarding journey ahead. From direct community support, autism therapies, and employment services to administrative and leadership positions - whatever the job, we are all committed to excellence. Easterseals leads the way to full equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities. Join us, and together, we will make the world a better, brighter, more fulfilling place for all.

Resources: Employment Services Brief, Community Services, Reaching Independence and Successful Employment, Presentation