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Secondary Transition is the process of preparing students for adult life after they leave high school. This guide focuses on the role of Vocational Rehabilitation Services that may be available while the student is still in high...

Transition services provided by VR Agencies in collaboration with local school districts to support a student’s vocational goals. There are five prescribed Pre-ETS services available to students while still in high school....

A subset of VR Services that VR Agencies may provide after a person has achieved an employment outcome, which are necessary for the individual “to maintain, regain, or advance in employment.”

The process by which state VR Agencies prioritize and meter the provision of VR Services when the needs of eligible individuals exceed the state’s available resources. Under federal law, states are allowed but not required to...

The second level of several appeal processes through which an individual with disabilities can contest a determination by the VR Agency. Mediation involves meeting with VR and an impartial and qualified mediator (not an employee...