State Departments of Rehabilitative Services and Client Assistance Programs
Vocational Rehabilitation Resources
Vocational rehabilitation rates for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients are the worst among all types of disability populations. Patients who worked full-time before starting dialysis will lose about 60% of their income by going on disability. Part-time work, volunteering, and going to school can all make patients feel better about themselves. It is widely documented that patients who work are happier, stay healthier, and live longer.
Below are some links to help identify available resources and to gain a better understanding of the Department of Rehabilitative Services' (DRS) programs. DRS programs are federally funded organizations designed to help people with disabilities re-enter the work force.
State Departments of Rehabilitative Services and Client Assistance Programs
District of Columbia - Rehabilitative Services Administration
District of Columbia - Client Services Division
Maryland - Division of Rehabilitation Services
Maryland - Client Assistance Program
Virginia - Department of Rehabilitative Services
West Virginia - Division of Rehabilitation Services
West Virginia - Client Assistance Program
Resources
Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure (Adobe PDF)
Vocational Rehabilitation Resources (Adobe PDF)
Department of Rehabilitative Services: A Community Resource
Download as an MS PowerPoint Slide Show or Adobe PDF
Vocational Rehabilitation Occupation List (Adobe PDF)
(Developed by Life Options Rehabilitation Program)
Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Outcomes (Adobe PDF)
Vocational Rehabilitation Best Practices (Adobe PDF)
(Developed by the Southeastern Kidney Council, Inc./ESRD Network 6)
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits of Volunteering (Adobe PDF)
(Developed by the Intermountain ESRD Network Inc./ESRD Network 15)
The Life Options website has FREE, research-based education materials; you may also call (800) 468-7777 to request materials. Life Options is supported by Amgen Renal Advances and administered by the Medical Education Institute of Madison, Wisconsin.
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