When I first entered vocational rehabilitation, I didn't know what I didn't know.
I wasn't sure what questions to ask, what documents I should keep, or how decisions were made. I trusted my counselor, but I also wished someone had taken the time to explain the process in plain language.
Over the years, I've learned something important.
The more you understand how DVR works, the more confident you become in shaping your own future.
That's why I created this series.
There Is Strength Within You
When I first began working with DVR, I felt helpless. Over time, I discovered a strength I didn't know I had—and learned that building confidence and recognizing possibilities are part of the journey.
Your Journey, Your Possibilities: A Letter to You.
Every journey is different. Every dream matters. And you don't have to find your way alone.
A Message to My Fellow VR Counselors
As a VR counselor, I have the privilege of working alongside some of the most compassionate, resilient, and dedicated professionals I know. I understand the complexity of this work because I live it too.
To Every Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
As a VR counselor, I have the privilege of standing beside some of the most compassionate, resilient, and dedicated professionals I have ever known. I know what this work asks of us because I live it too.
Navigating Your VR Journey: You Don't Have to do It Alone
Whether you are new to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) or currently have an open case, I want you to know that you don't have to navigate this journey alone.
Through this series of articles, I will share my journey with DVR, including the successes and challenges I experienced. My hope is that each article will provide encouragement, helpful information, and ideas to support you along your own journey and help you move closer to achieving your employment goal.