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VOCATIONAL SERVICES

"Empowering people with disabilities to meet the challenges of life"

Opportunities Unlimited, Inc., is a private, nonprofit corporation providing evaluation, training, employment, education, placement and support services to individuals with emotional, physical and developmental disabilities, including people with severe disabilities and people who are disadvantaged. These services are provided to increase their level of independent functioning, vocational skills and earned income in order to decrease their reliance upon public and private support.

Community Supported Employment (CSE) is paid employment with community employers for individuals who are not likely to earn minimum wage or above without special training or assistance. This program also provides assistance with training on the job through provision of a job coach who works one-on-one with the trainee as needed to learn the job and/or resolve any issues that would have a detrimental effect on their employment. This program also allows for long-term intensive support as needed to aid in maintaining employment.

An individual's disability is documented through Medical, Social, and/or Psychological testing. Final eligibility is determined by the Funding Agency (i.e., IDVR, WDVR, Regional Medicaid). When possible all referrals will be forwarded to the appropriate funding agency for eligibility determination.