Learn about job supports

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Help your child learn what they want from employment, whether it's money or the chance to connect with others and learn new things.

Job support resources include:

• Work-based learning programs in school

• Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) or State Services for the Blind (SSB) for employment planning

• Disability Program Services

• Accommodations and assistive technology

Work-based learning school programs

These programs help students explore their interests, learn about career options and build job skills. Many schools offer work-based learning programming to give students a chance to connect what they learn in the classroom with work experiences in the community. Some schools have programs to help students with disabilities to practice job skills and meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. If your child needs support to participate in a work-based learning experience, these programs can help with finding a work experiences or assigning a coach to help them learn to perform any assigned tasks.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)/State Services for the Blind (SSB)

Vocational Rehabilitation Services can help your child prepare for, find and keep a job. There's a VRS counselor assigned to your child's school that can help share available services, including help preparing for and finding employment. If your child is blind, low vision or DeafBlind, contact the SSB Youth Services Transition Specialist instead.

Disability Program Services

Your child may be eligible to receive services through programs such as a waiver or Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). This could include employment supports.

Accommodations and assistive technology

A job accommodation is an adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for a person with a disability to do their job duties. accommodations and assistive technology may include specialized equipment, modifications to the work environment, or adjustments to work schedules.