VRS Transition Counselors

ADRS is actively involved in the transition of students with disabilities from school to post-school activities. Each high school is assigned a VRS counselor to act as transition counselor. The counselor visits the school regularly to meet with teachers and guidance counselors to receive referrals of students with disabilities who need rehabilitation services. The counselor meets with the student and parents to explain the availability and range of rehabilitation services. Once eligibility is determined, steps are taken to ascertain the individual's rehabilitation needs and to establish a vocational goal. Counselors participate in IEP meetings, which provide the counselor the opportunity to address issues related to disability. The counselor also provides expertise regarding accommodations for the student. The counselor may use a vocational evaluation provided by a community rehabilitation program to obtain specific information on the student's vocational potential and possibilities.

The transition counselor works with the student until graduation. When the student completes high school, the next phase of the rehabilitation process begins. This may include college, training, vocational training, community rehabilitation services, or employment, depending on the student's needs.

For more information, contact Linda Hames at 1-800-441-7607 or ( TTY ) 1-800-499-1816.

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