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Rehabilitation Services works with individuals who have disabilities, providing a variety of services. The services include but are not limited to: vocational planning, employment information and referral service. They also provide guidance in maintaining employment.
Services are delivered by 355 branch staff and 140 state certified community agencies though three major statewide programs.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services program provide basic vocational rehabilitation services to consumers including vocational counseling, planning, guidance and placement. They also provide specialized services based on individual needs.
Extended Employment program provides on-going employment support services to individuals in a variety of work settings including community rehabilitation program sites, community-based group sites, and community-based individual sites.
Independent Living program provides comprehensive services to people with severe disabilities to enhance their ability to live independently, function in their homes and with their families and to participate in their communities.
Welfare to Work program provides Welfare to Work Services for people with disabilities who are receiving Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) benefits.
Work Incentives program helps people with disabilities go back to work with clear, accurate information about the effects of work on their benefits. Staff help consumers to understand how work affects Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), health insurance, medical assistance, medicare, other health programs, food stamps, subsidized housing and other government benefits.
Funding Source and Allocation: Funding is thru federal ($32.6 million in 1999), Department of Education funds, and state and local funds ($22.9 million in 1999).
Statutory Authority: Minnesota Statutes 268A and the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; and the Social Security Act.
For More Information on Rehabilitation Services Programs in Dakota County, Contact:
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Chris McVey |
Rich Wagner |
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