This self-advocacy factsheet explains what the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is. It also explains how you find out if you are eligible for their services and the Order of Selection. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: The…
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Self-Advocacy Factsheet: Switching Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
This self-advocacy factsheet explains how you can switch your Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Switching Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (accessible PDF)
Self-Advocacy Factsheet: Appealing Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Denials
This self-advocacy factsheet explains what you can do if the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation denies your request for a good or service. It also explains the denial letter and the appeal process. This factsheet is available in the following languages:…
Self-Advocacy Factsheet: Applying for Services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
This self-advocacy factsheet explains how you can apply for services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and what to expect. It also explains what Workforce Development Areas are. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Applying for Services…
Self-Advocacy Factsheet: Frequently Asked Questions: Language Access in Schools
Education law requires that public schools consider the language needs of children who have limited English proficiency in the child’s programs and activities. This includes meaningful participation for parents whose first language is not English. This guide explains meaningful participation…
Form Letter: Asking Your Guardian for Support
You may use this letter to tell your guardian that you need help with reaching a goal. You may also use this letter to tell your guardian about things that stop you from reaching your goal and how they can…
Form Letter: My Right is Being Restricted, Home and Community-Based Services
You may fill out this form letter to tell your guardian, case manager, or provider that your rights are being restricted and to ask why your rights are being restricted. Updated: October 2024.
Fact Sheet: Controlled Residential Facilities: What are your rights?
This factsheet has information about: your rights when you use home and community-based services. your rights when you live in a controlled residential setting. what happens if your provider or residential facility needs to change or limit your right. Updated:…
Fact Sheet: Disability Definition for Children
This factsheet has information about: the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. the listing of impairments. how the Disability Determination Bureau evaluates disabilities in children. “marked” and “extreme” limitations. Updated: July 2024
Fact Sheet: Childcare
This factsheet has: information and resources for childcare for children with disabilities. childcare resources from the Department of Children and Families. community resources. Updated: July 2024