Vocational Rehabilitation - Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind

Program Description
Services for Employers
Services for Job Seekers
How to Request BESB Funding for Self-Employment
Vocational Rehabilitation Policy Manual
Annual Report from State Rehabilitation Council 2018
Vocational Rehabilitation Handbook
Program Description
Some Examples of Services Include:
- Assistive technology devices and training in their use to enable clients to access training programs and work assignments.
- Provision of magnifying aids that help individuals to make the best use of remaining vision.
- Counseling services that help job seekers make informed vocational decisions.
- Funding for training at institutions of post-secondary education to acquire the necessary credentials to pursue employment in specific career fields.
- Information and referral services to other partners in the Workforce Development network of providers.
- Pre-Employment Transition Services to assist youth with making informed decisions about career options and opportunities.
Services for Employers
Available services can include:
- Referring to your business pre-screened, qualified applicants that meet your job requirements.
- Access to Tax Credits for hiring a BESB referred individual.
- Training funds for referrals who are hired or offered paid internships.
- Worker-Retention Services that evaluate and provide the necessary training and accommodations for your business to retain employees who have experienced a vision loss.
- Employee awareness training that assists your employees to learn about the accommodations available and strategies that make it possible for an employee with legal blindness to be a productive and contributing staff member.
- Ongoing follow up support after the hire.