Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
Welcome to the Vocational Rehabilitation Services Division! 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.
Data: Serving Iowans with Disabilities (Program Year 2024)
1,541
Number of Iowans with disabilities that obtained employment with the support of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
$21.75M
Total estimated growth in wages earned by VR job candidates who successfully found work during the program year.
97.9%
Percentage of successful VR job candidates who have remained working and living in Iowa.
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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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!
