State Policy/Initiative

Virginia Supported Employment Guide

“Supported employment is one of many effective ways of assisting persons with disabilities in gaining and maintaining employment. DARS partners with over 75 Employment Service Organizations in providing situational assessment, job development, placement and training services and long term follow along.
DARS provides supported employment or job coach training services, if appropriate and with agreement of their DARS counselor, to eligible consumers regardless of an individual’s impairment or disability cause.
All Employment Service Organizations that provide supported employment and job coaching services are CARF accredited to ensure that consumers are receiving quality services”

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