Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors are key partners in the success of higher education programs for students with intellectual disability. Navigating these partnerships can raise many questions for program staff new to working with VR agencies. This publication addresses the most common questions that staff of higher education programs for students with intellectual disability ask Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, promoting effective collaboration between higher education staff and VR counselors. In this FAQ publication, you will find essential topics such as the role of Individual Plans for Employment (IPE), available services and funding opportunities, and strategies for partnership-building between higher education programs and VR agencies.
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Camden, J., Stuart, C. & Quinn, J. (2024). Top 10 Questions Staff of Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability have for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors. Think College Resources. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.