Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Buffalo

About

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goal.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy, social security benefits)
• Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification, medical appointments)

Education/Training

• Higher education (e.g., community college, four-year college, inclusive higher ed, non-credit bearing courses)
• Certificate programs (e.g., food handling, welding, first aid/CPR)
• Adult education (e.g., reading, math, communication, High School Equivalency Diploma)
• Vocational training programs
• Tutoring

Other Services

• Assistive Technology
• Advocacy (e.g., special education, supported decision-making, young adult self-advocacy)

Supported Age Ranges

• Young adult (18+)
• School age (5-18)

Counties Served

• ERIE
• NIAGARA
• ORLEANS
• CHAUTAUQUA
• CATTARAUGUS
• WYOMING
• ALLEGANY
• GENESEE