Vocational Rehabilitiation


Pre- ETS Resources and Examples

This document describes the 5 services required through Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre- ETS). It also includes example activities.

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Offices

This map shows where you can find the offices of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Directions and contact information are listed when you click on the location.

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Iowa Department for the Blind website

The Iowa Department for the Blind supports people experiencing blindness and low vision to achieve their employment and independent living goals.

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CRP Menu of Services

This webpage describes the services that are available to support employment preparation and planning. through vocational rehabilitation services.

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DE/LEA/IDB/IVRS Collaboration Frequently Asked Questions

This document from the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Iowa Department for the Blind provides basic information about programs and services provided by the agencies. It includes information about WIOA and Pre-Employment Transition Services. It also describes the collaboration that occurs to support students.

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Client Assistance Program

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) can assist anyone who is not satisfied with the services that they have received from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Department for the Blind or Iowa's Independent Living Centers.

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Preparing Students for Transition (IVRS Transition Brochure)

This describes what Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) are and how students can get those services.

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What Are Pre- ETS?

Learn about what Pre-Employment Transition Services under WIOA can include.

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Pre-employment Transition Services Agreement

This is a copy of the consent form for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS.) The form must be signed to give consent for any student to participate in Pre-ETS instruction or activities at school.

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IVRS High School Contact List

This is a list of counselors from Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) who work in the schools. The high school, counselor's name and contact information is included.

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Pre-employment Transition Services Agreement

This is a copy of the consent form for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS.) The form must be signed to give consent for any student to participate in Pre-ETS instruction or activities at school.

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Partners and Services in Employment

This chart outlines the services provided by a number of service providers in Iowa that support students in transition. The chart also lists who can get those services. Includes Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Department for the Blind, Iowa Workforce Development, and many others.

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The IVRS Process

The process that a client will go through when they are accessing Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services is outlined.

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Transition Alliance Program (TAP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This document from the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation outlines the details regarding how Vocational Rehabilitation services and school-based employment services cooperate to support students with disabilities in Transition Alliance Programs (TAPs).

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Section 511 for Schools

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services describes what is required under Section 511 of WIOA for students with the most significant disabilities around employment preparation.

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DE/LEA/IDB/IVRS Collaboration FAQ

This document provides a list of commonly used acronyms, frequently asked questions and responses to questions around the collaboration between the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Iowa Department for the Blind, and school districts in the work of transition planning for students.

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Iowa Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)

The Iowa Association of People Supporting Employment First works to improve and expand integrated employment services and outcomes through supported employment for persons with disabilities.

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