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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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