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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Publications
This website contains a descriptive list of publications that are currently available from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and are designed to assist individuals in better understanding the OVR program and the process of vocational rehabilitation.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Referral Process for Employment-Related Services
This bulletin from the Office of Developmental Programs provides information regarding the OVR Referral Process for Employment-Related Services.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation Resources
The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or OVR, provides vocational rehabilitation services to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain, or maintain employment. OVR provides services to eligible individuals with disabilities, both directly and through a network of approved vendors. Services are provided on an individualized basis. This guide from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry explains the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and the services it provides. This guide will help explain vocational rehabilitation — how it works and how you can make it work for you. Your counselor will also explain vocational rehabilitation services and answer any questions that you or anyone in your family may have.
Read moreOffice of Vocational Rehabilitation: Jobs for All Initiative
The Jobs for All On-the-Job Training, or OJT, initiative provides opportunities for qualified OVR youth customers, age 25 and under, to enter into employment. OVR recognizes there are costs associated with training an employee to learn a new job. The Jobs for All OJT provides reimbursement of a percentage of an OVR customer’s wages to absorb some of these training costs. The Jobs for All OJT allows a reimbursement of employee wages for internships and other non-permanent employment, either full-time or part-time. This may include summer youth employment, seasonal and temporary positions. Permanent employment positions are also eligible for Jobs for All OJT reimbursements for OVR youth customers.
Read moreOlder Adults Protective Services
Elder abuse and crimes targeting older people and older people with disabilities are a real issue that come in many forms, including neglect, physical, financial, and sexual abuse. Learn how to stay safe and report suspected abusers.
Read moreOracle Health Foundation
Dedicated to transforming health care through innovative technology and practices.
Read moreOrganization for Autism Research (OAR)
Offering support to self-advocates, parents, siblings, teachers, military families, and more.
Read moreOrganization for Autism Research: Educator’s Guide to Aspergers
Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome provides guidelines for meeting the needs of the student with Asperger Syndrome in your class, from elementary to high school.
Read moreOVR Early Reach Program
Early Reach is an outreach initiative intended to promote successful outcomes for youth with disabilities by increasing awareness of OVR services and the benefits of early career planning. The Early Reach Coordinator will reach out to youth with disabilities, their parents, local schools and community agencies that serve youth.
Read morePA 211 Southwest
With one phone number, callers gain free, confidential access to thousands of programs and services that can help improve the quality of their lives.
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