Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
Welcome to Vocational Rehabilitation Services! We work with Iowans with disabilities and help them find successful employment across the workforce.
Connect with VR Services
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Apply for VR Services
Learn how to get help and apply for VR services, which can be done online, via mail, or in person at a local office.
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Support for Students
Whether in high school or a post-secondary program, students can find meaningful VR employment and training services.
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Support For Employers
We support Iowa employers by matching them with qualified VR candidates that help meet their workforce needs.
Supporting Iowans with Disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn about the events taking place across the state to help increase employment opportunities for Iowans with disabilities.
Public Meeting
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Update - October 10, 2024
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services recently held a public meeting to talk about upcoming changes to qualifications for Rehabilitation Counselor positions & the Independent Living Program.
Data: Serving Iowans with Disabilities
1,925
Number of Iowans with disabilities that found employment with Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Program Year 2022.
$49.4M
Total estimated wages earned by Iowans with disabilities who found employment in Program Year 2022.
58.3%
Percentage of job candidates employed at the end of the 4th program quarter 2022.
What We Do That Makes a Difference
Employment Services for Iowans with Disabilities
Iowa's Vocational Rehabilitation Services helps those with disabilities gain, keep, and advance in their employment.
Services for Iowans with Disabilities
Other common programs that support Iowans with disabilities.
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Disability Determination Services (DDS)
DDS makes disability determinations and helps Iowans who receive Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits.
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Self-Employment Program
The Self-Employment program supports Iowans whose vocational goal is self-employment and helps them start a business.
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Independent Living Program
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services partners with the Statewide Independent Living (IL) Council and IL Network.
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Benefits Planning
Benefits Planning can help inform disability beneficiaries about their benefits and how to find useful work incentives.
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Iowa Blueprint for Change (DIF) Grant
Iowa’s Disability Innovation Fund Grant whose mission is to improve the employment outcomes of those with disabilities.
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State Rehabilitation Council
The State Rehabilitation Council serves as a vital group to guiding the success of VR programs and services in Iowa.
Support of Our Partners
Vocational Rehabilitation also supports several partners, to provide the best service delivery for all job candidates.
Get in Touch
Contact Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Are you an Iowan with a disability, or someone interested to help the disability community? We want to hear from you!
