- Provider - DVR (Dept of Vocational Rehab)

Provider Details

DVR (Dept of Vocational Rehab)

Mailing Address

Jennifer Hunn
26220 Executive Ln
Richland Center, WI 53581

Contact Information:

Phone: (608) 935-2694
Fax: (608) 935-5072
TDD: (866) 796-9683
Toll Free: (800) 228-2648
Website: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr

Organization Contacts

Jennifer Hunn
Phone: (608) 935-2694
Email: [email protected]

Description:

The Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) is a federal/state program designed to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain, maintain, or advance employment services to people with disabilities.



You may be able to receive vocational rehabilitation services from DVR if you have a physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult for you to get or keep a job. You will work with a counselor at DVR, he/she will tell you within 60 days after you apply if you are eligible for services (if they need more than 60 days, your counselor will explain why). You and your counselor will decide the appropriate services for you. Some of them are: Counseling and Guidance; Finding and Keeping a Job; Assistive Technology; Training.



Intake: 1) Fill out application; 2) Send or FAX application to Janesville; 3) Sign release so DVR can receive psychological/medical documentation; 4) Meet w/DVR counselor for an intake interview w/i 60 days; 5) Eligibility + (005) - category (1,2,3) based on documentation & intake interview.



Disability Program Navigators help people with disabilities "navigate" through challenges of seeking work. The Navigator also performs many other tasks with their objective to reduce the unemployment rate of Wisconsin residents with disabilities.



Contact may be made through Michael Muthig, Disability Program Navigator, at the Janesville Regional Office.



DVR Rep will meet by pre-arranged appt.



Other Services Include:

Career Guidance and counseling

Job search and placement assistance

Information and referral services

Transition-to-work services for high school students with disabilities

Supported employment services for persons with severe disabilities, include time-limited, on the job supports.

Rehabilitation technology

Vocational and other training

Disability and employment assessment

Transportation

Occupational licenses, tools, and other equipment

Assistance in small business plan development

Interpreter services

Rehabilitation teaching services

Diagnosis and treatment

Post-employment services

Any other services that are needed for you to reach your job goal.



Toll free in state: (800) 228-2648

TDD/TTY: (866) 796-9683

Fax: (608) 935-5072

Cellular: (608) 604-2076 Jennifer Hunn

Other: (800) 228-2648 Suzanne Lee, DVR Director

Other: (608) 741-3583 Janesville Regional DVR Office

Other: (608) 741-3579 Janesville FAX

Main: (608) 935-2694



Hours noted belows are for the Janesville Offic.: Mon-Fri, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM



(Updated: 6/23/11)



Search Terms:

Employment Assistance

Employment Preparation

Vocational Rehabilitation

Richland County

Service Categories

Employment, Employment, Employment, Employment

Geographic Areas Served

  • Counties Richland

Hours of Operation

  • Monday: 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:45 AM-4:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:45 AM-4:30 PM

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Last Update Date: 09/14/2022

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