MPF Webinar: Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Transition Age Students

Presented by: Sean Keegan, Asst Director for DVR & Allison Fischer, Statewide Transition Rehabilitation Counselor

Welcome to the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) webinar! This one-hour presentation will provide an overview of Transition Vocational Rehabilitation in the State of Maine and introduce participants to the services and supports available to transition-age youth.

Topics Covered:

1. Who is BRS?
2. What Does “Transition” Mean to VR?
3. BRS Overview
4. Who Qualifies for VR Services?
5. The 5 Core Categories of Pre-ETS/Pre-Employment Transition Services
6. Potentially Eligible vs. Full VR Case-What is the difference?
7. Pre-ETS Programming-Programs and opportunities available to transition-age youth
8. Contact Information-How to connect with BRS

This webinar is designed to help participants better understand Transition Vocational Rehabilitation for individuals ages 14–24 in Maine, including who we are, who may qualify, and some of the services and programs we can offer.

We look forward to helping you learn more about BRS and the opportunities available to transition-age youth throughout Maine!

Please register for this webinar with the link below and contact Allison Wiest, awiest@mpf.org for more information.

Transition Vocational Rehabilitation in Maine – Maine Parent Federation