TO APPLY FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Contact the Nearest Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) Regional Office To be eligible for LRS vocational rehabilitation services, the individual must: Have a physical or mental disability which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and Be able to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment; and Require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Since 1988, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services has been providing vocational rehabilitation services under an Order of Selection. This has resulted in priority for services to citizens in Louisiana with the most significant disabilities. WHAT TO BRING TO APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR AT LRS Social Security Card Picture ID, such as state-issued ID card or driver’s license Names and address of all doctors, psychologists, clinics and hospitals who are familiar with your disability and if possible reports A list of all medications you are currently taking A list of any jobs you have had For each job include name and address of employer, approximate dates of employment, description of the kind of work you did, the number of hours worked per week, you salary and your reasons for leaving the job The names, address, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least two (2) people who do not live in your household who will always know how to reach you A copy of your current award letter from Social Security if you receive SSDI and/or SS If applying for services for training: Also bring a copy of your high school transcript, college transcript, and ACT scores if available.
TO APPLY FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Contact the Nearest Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) Regional Office To be eligible for LRS vocational rehabilitation services, the individual must: Have a physical or mental disability which for the individual constitutes or results in a substantial impediment to employment; and Be able to benefit from vocational rehabilitation services in terms of employment; and Require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain gainful employment. Since 1988, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services has been providing vocational rehabilitation services under an Order of Selection. This has resulted in priority for services to citizens in Louisiana with the most significant disabilities. WHAT TO BRING TO APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR COUNSELOR AT LRS Social Security Card Picture ID, such as state-issued ID card or driver’s license Names and address of all doctors, psychologists, clinics and hospitals who are familiar with your disability and if possible reports A list of all medications you are currently taking A list of any jobs you have had For each job include name and address of employer, approximate dates of employment, description of the kind of work you did, the number of hours worked per week, you salary and your reasons for leaving the job The names, address, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least two (2) people who do not live in your household who will always know how to reach you A copy of your current award letter from Social Security if you receive SSDI and/or SS If applying for services for training: Also bring a copy of your high school transcript, college transcript, and ACT scores if available.