What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
To provide culturally appropriate Vocational Rehabilitation services to Native Americans with disabilities who have a functional limitation and need assistance maintaining. Obtaining and regaining employment.

What is a Disability?
A "disability" can be a physical, mental, learning or emotional condition that constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment.

Who is eligible?
Member of a federally recognized tribe, residing on or near the Colville Reservation, with a documented disability hindering employment potential and/or outcomes.

Types of Services Provided
A variety of services can be provided to assist eligible participants to prepare for, obtain and/or to retain jobs. These types of services may include but not limited to:

• Assessments, evaluations and diagnostic services.

• Vocational and technical services and devices.

• Job placement and retention services.

• Cultural Services.

• Career guidance, and Counseling.

1st Step is to go to orientation
Nespelem, by appointment | Omak, Wednesdays at 10:00am | Inchelium, by appointment | Keller, Tuesdays at 10:00am

 
Eligibility Requirements:
Member of a federally recognized tribe, residing on or near the Colville Reservation, with a documented disability hindering employment potential and/or outcomes.

Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure 2020 PDF