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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and its Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month during the month of October. 

During the month, DWD will feature DVR consumers who have made strides in achieving their employment goals. Additional information regarding NDEAM.

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What We Do

• Provide employment services and counseling to people with disabilities
• Provide or arrange for services to enable an individual to go to work
• Provide training and technical assistance to employers regarding disability employment issues
• Top 10 Things You Should Know About DVR

Who We Serve

• Individuals with disabilities who face a substantial barrier to employment
• Employers

Where We Are

Staff members are located throughout office/service locations throughout the State (including Job Centers) in addition to our Central Administrative Office in Madison.

The Role of VR Staff

DVR has embraced the concept of teaming as a way for all staff to work together toward our common goals and to achieve our mission:

To obtain, maintain and improve employment for people with disabilities by working with VR consumers, employers and other partners.

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What's New/Changed

• DVR State Plan (Effective October 1, 2008)
• DVR Career Achievement Award
• Training Grant Materials/Document

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VR Program Policy

• DVR Policy Manual (June of 2008)
• DVR Training Grant - DVR Program Policy Manual/Addendum A
• DVR Fee Schedule - DVR Program Policy Manual/Addendum B
• Exception Request/Process - DVR Program Policy Manual/Addendum C

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If you have comments regarding any documents on DVR's website or need an alternate format, you may contact us via email at dwddvr@dwd.state.wi.us, or you can reach us by phone at 800-442-3477 (Toll Free), 608-266-1133 (FAX), or 888-877-5939 (TTY).

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