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Alternate Name
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DORS
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Description
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: Provides leadership and support promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency, and independence of individuals 14 and older with disabilities. Assists individuals in choosing services to help them enter or return to work or to meet their independent living goals. Vocational counseling; physical and mental restoration services; communications and equipment services; rehabilitation technology services and job training and placement may be arranged. Makes referrals to the Workforce Technology Center.
ELIGIBILITY for VOCATIONAL SERVICES:
o Have a physical or mental impairment which is a substantial impediment to employment.
o Be able to benefit in terms of employment outcome from the services provided.
o Need vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, engage in or maintain employment.
ELIGIBILITY for INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES:
o Be over 14 years old.
o Have substantial limiting visual impairment.
o Need vocational rehabilitation services to live independently.
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland - Allegany County
Maryland - Garrett County
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Hours of operation:
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
Mon: 8AM 5PM
Tue: 8AM 5PM
Wed: 8AM 5PM
Thu: 8AM 5PM
Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Persons must have a disability.
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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There is no charge for diagnostic. For physical restoration and training services there is a sliding scale.
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Application Process
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Call for more information or visit website.
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Documents Required
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Call for details.
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Normal Wait Times
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6-18 months depending on medical and financial factors.
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Programs at this agency
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Division of Rehabilitation Services, Workforce & Technology Center
Child Care Scholarship Program
Infants and Toddlers Program, Anne Arundel County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Worcester County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Somerset County
Infants and Toddlers Program, St. Mary's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Queen Anne's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Prince George's County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Howard County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Frederick County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Dorchester County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Charles County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Cecil County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Carroll County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Caroline County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Baltimore City
Infants and Toddlers Program, Calvert County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Talbot County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Kent County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Harford County
Infants and Toddlers Program, Allegany County
Birth to Five, Wicomico County
Early Intervention Program, Washington County
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Washington County (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Southern Maryland
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region III, Baltimore City
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region II, Lower Shore (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region V, Central Maryland
Office of Child Care, Anne Arundel County
Office of Child Care, Baltimore City
Office of Child Care, Baltimore County
Office of Child Care, Cecil & Harford Counties
Office of Child Care, Calvert, Charles & St. Mary's Counties
Office of Child Care, Upper Shore Office
Office of Child Care, Frederick County
Office of Child Care, Carroll & Howard County
Office of Child Care, Montgomery County
Office of Child Care, Prince George's County
Office of Child Care, Lower Eastern Shore
Office of Child Care, Region 7 Western Maryland
Infants and Toddlers Program, Garrett County
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Region VI, DC Metro Area (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Allegany County (DORS)
Division of Rehabilitation Services, Frederick County (DORS)
Maryland Summer Food Service Program
Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Information & Referral
Judy Center Partnership of Howard County, Parent Education
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Fax Number
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301-777-2056
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Intake
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301-777-2119
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Main Email Address
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Susan.Carey-Powell@maryland.gov
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Main Contact Name
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Erin Shahan
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Main Contact Title
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VR Specialist Supervisor
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Main Contact Phone
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301-777-2119
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Main Contact Email Address
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erin.Shahan@maryland.gov
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Erin Shahan
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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VR Specialist Supervisor
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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301-777-2119
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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erin.shahan@maryland.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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138 Baltimore Street
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