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From job candidate to vocational counselor, meet Doug

At IVRS, we are pleased to share a variety of stories and the journey of our job candidates in finding meaningful employment.

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August 3, 2023
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Ottumwa Man Gets Business Off Ground With Help from IVRS

Anthony Reyman is growing his business with help from and IVRS grant designed to assist Iowans with a disability. Grant money will by drones and a computer.

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June 23, 2023
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Anthony Reyman leaning on an airplane.
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Work Experience Program Helps Employers Hire Iowans with Disabilities

The Work Experience Program helps employers try working with disabled employees before arranging permanent jobs.

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May 23, 2023
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CJ Calhoun packaging factory parts
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IVRS Helps Mingo Man Find Independence in Work

IVRS helped Mark Baldwin adapt to autism and land work at a plastic injection molder.

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April 18, 2023
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Mark Baldwin testing parts in a clean lab.
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