BUREAU OF CUSTOMER AND COMMUNITY FIELD SERVICES | DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DRS)

DRS staff talk to persons with disabilities about their employment needs and help them find a job or get ready to go to work. They also make sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job. Specialized vocational rehabilitation services for people who are: - Blind or visually impaired. - Deaf or hard of hearing. - Hispanic or Latino with disabilities. DRS help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. DRS Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. DRS Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

Date of Last Formal Update

04/26/2024

Data provided by

PATH Inc. 211

Location

600 E. Ash St., Springfield, IL 62703

Eligibility

Eligibility for vocational rehabilitation: Individuals seeking employment who have significant physical and/or mental impairments that makes going to work difficult.

Fee

No fees.

Agency info

DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DRS)