Vocational Rehabilitation Publications

Also available: Independent Living Publications | Special Education Publications

Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• Adult Vocational Rehabilitation Services Handbook
  
• Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities : A Basic Guide
  • Download PDF Version: Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities : A Basic Guide (20KB)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II Self Evaluation

Briefs

• VR Technical Assistance Briefs for VESID staff that provide disability specific educational information on a particular topic.

Data

• Pocketbook of Goals and Results for Individuals with Disabilities

Due Process

• Expectations - Rights and Responsibilities also known as
  What Can I Do If I Disagree with VESID's Decision About My Case?
  
  • Download PDF Version: Expectations - Rights and Responsibilities (103KB)

Employer Services

• Disability Etiquette: Tips for Interacting with People with Disabilities
  • Download JPG Version: Disability Etiquette Cover (1.08 MB)
  • Download JPG Version: Disability Etiquette Inside (2.06 MB)
• Hiring Good People is Good Business
  • Download PDF Version: Hiring Good People is Good Business (961KB)

Individualized Plan for Employment

• Developing Your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
  • Download PDF Version: Developing Your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) (31KB)
• Spanish Version: Diseñando Su Plan Individualizado De Empleo (IPE)
• A Guide for Developing Your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
  • Download PDF Version: A Guide for Developing Your Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) (32KB)
• Spanish Version: Un Guía para Diseñar Su Plan Individualizado de Empleo IPE

Memoranda of Agreements / Understanding

• VR Memoranda of Agreements / Understanding with other governmental agencies in coordinating efforts to increase the employment rate of persons with disabilities.

Laws

• Chapter 515 Law

Plans

• Amendment to the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment Services
• VESID Strategic Plan - Goals, Key Performance Indicators and Targets - June 2004, Revised 10/21/04

Policy

• VR Policies and Procedures used by VESID staff that advance the mission and goals of VESID in the employment of persons with disabilities.

Regulations

• Part 246 - "Workshop Programs", New York State Commissioner of Education
• Part 247 - "Client Services," New York State Commissioner of Education
• 34 CFR Part 361 - State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program; Final Rule. Amends the regulations governing the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program (VR program) by revising the scope of employment outcomes under the VR program.
• 34 CFR Part 361 - State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program; Final Rule. Amends the regulations governing the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program

Reports

• Designing the Future of Vocational Rehabilitation - addresses the challenges the New York State Education Department is facing in its 83rd year of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program operation and to provide a blueprint for future service delivery.

• Chapter 515 Annual Report on Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disibilities - details the accomplishments and progress achieved through interagency collaboration in the delivery of community based employment services and supports for people with the most significant disabilities