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

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

• Work experience (e.g., volunteer, intern, apprentice, employment training programs)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment)
• 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
• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment)

Independent/Community Living

• Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification)
• Financial assistance (e.g., public assistance, financial literacy)

Education/Training

• Higher education (e.g., community college, four-year college, inclusive higher ed)
• Adult education (e.g., reading, math, communication, GED)
• Vocational training programs
• Tutoring
• Certificate programs (e.g., food handling, welding, first aid/CPR)

Other Services

• Assistive Technology

Supported Age Ranges

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

Counties Served

• LIVINGSTON
• MONROE
• ONTARIO
• SENECA
• WAYNE
• YATES