Website: Veterans Affairs – Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Program
The Veterans Administration (VA) operates a vocational rehabilitation and Education program for eligible veterans. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment is an employment-oriented program that assists veterans with service-connected disabilities by offering services and assistance to help them prepare for, find and keep suitable employment. Suitable employment is work that is within the veterans’ physical, mental and emotional capabilities and matches their patterns of skills, abilities and interests. For veterans whose disabilities make employment unlikely, VA helps them attain as much daily living independence as possible.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Process
A veteran with a VA-established service-connected disability of at least 10 percent with a serious employment handicap; or 20 percent with an employment handicap and is discharged or released from military service under other than dishonorable conditions. A service member pending medical separation from active duty may apply, but the disability rating must be at least 20 percent.
For information on vocational rehabilitation services contact the VR office in Louisville at (502) 566-4453. You may also contact an accredited Veterans Service Organization. These organizations not only give information on VR services and eligibility they can also act as your representative through the VA system. The KY Department of Veterans Affairs is an accredited Veterans Service Organization and can assist veterans statewide call (502) 595-4447 or visit their web site at veterans.ky.gov.
Other Accredited Veterans Service Organizations
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) (502) 566-4482
- AMVETS (502) 566-4426
- American Legion (AL) (502) 566-4478
AT Services Provided/Covered
Under vocational rehabilitation, a veteran can take part in one of the following programs: College or university education; Trade, business, or technical school education; Apprenticeship or other on-the-job training; On-farm training; Employment services and assistance; Under special circumstances, training in a rehabilitation facility, a sheltered workshop, or in your own home; Self-employment. Individuals can also receive personal and vocational counseling, tutorial assistance, medical and dental treatment, assistive technology and assistance necessary to achieve maximum independence in daily living.
Assistive Technology Provided/Covered
A range of assistive technology
Contact Information
Phone: (502) 566-4453
Assistive Technology Resource Guide link: Veterans Affairs – Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Program
Categories: Public funding sources