Qualifying for Services
Once a person has applied for services, VRS has 60 calendar days to determine if the person qualifies for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). VRS uses the following criteria to determine if…
Services
VRS services are individualized based on a person’s needs. The services include career counseling, job training, and assistance to find and keep a job. Once a person is determined eligible…
Resources
To learn more about VRS see the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development/ VRS website. CareerForce is another free resource available to any Minnesota citizen to help with career…
Interview Questions
Sample Interview Questions for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Student Name: First Language: Approximate language or literacy level: Educational goal: What do you know about the students’s level…
Instructional Strategies
PANDA and Minneapolis Adult Education collaborated to produce two training videos to assist teachers and programs to better serve their students with vision loss and blindness. Where to Begin…
ELL Applications
Blind and visually impaired immigrants and refugees with little or no English proficiency are difficult to count. In addition, they are rarely informed about specialized help that may be available…
Assistive Technologies
There are two types of software programs used by individuals with vision impairments: Screen Reader. A screen reader is a software program that allows blind and low-vision individuals to read…
Resources – Blindness and Vision Loss
For students in the metro area, Minneapolis Adult Education south campus has trained staff and equipment to successfully serve students with vision loss or blindness. Please call them directly at…
Goals, Strategies and Themes
Transition Strategies Programs may want to consider the following factors when developing transition plans for students with disabilities: Integration – facilitating interactions with peers and community Productivity – helping develop…
Resources – Transitions
Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation is part of Minnesota Employment and Economic Development. They can help adults with disabilities get evaluated, help prepare for and find employment. There is also…