Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps eligible people with disabilities obtain and maintain employment. The VR program is part of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. VR provides a wide range of services for those who qualify for their services. These include:

  • Vocational exploration to determine what services are required for you to become employed
  • Guidance in choosing suitable employment
  • Individual counseling during the rehabilitation process
  • Time-limited physical or mental restoration services that can assist you in obtaining employment
  • Assistive devices (such as artificial limbs, wheelchairs or hearing aids) that increase your ability to work
  • Vocational training to prepare you for employment. This could include tuition/fees as well as books/supplies for education in a college, university, trade school, community rehabilitation program or on-the-job training program
  • Transportation cost necessary for you to participate in a training program
  • Job-related tools and licenses for you when you are ready to go to work
  • Help in developing job-seeking skills
  • Assistance in finding you a job