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Vocational Rehabilitation

Also known as: VR, Employment Rehabilitation

Services and programs designed to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, or return to employment. Vocational rehabilitation may include assessment, counseling, training, job placement, assistive technology provision, workplace modification, and ongoing support. These services are typically provided through government agencies or specialized organizations and are tailored to individual needs, abilities, and employment goals. The field increasingly recognizes the role of digital assistive technologies in supporting vocational outcomes.

Category: employment · rehabilitation · disability services

Related: Supported Employment · Workplace Accommodation · Vocational Inclusion · Job Coaching

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