VR is a statewide resource for people with disabilities and is part of the Oregon Department of Human Services. We assist individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job that matches their skills, interests and abilities. VR staff works in partnership with the community and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities. VR is a state and federally sponsored program which assists people with all types of disabilities, with the exception of Blindness or Deaf-Blindness, in all areas of the state. The VR process has time commitments and constraints. For folks interested in becoming a participant, you will be scheduled with a vocational rehabilitation counselor for an initial meeting and signing of an application with VR. After the application is signed, VR has 60 days to determine if you are eligible for services. Eligibility determination will be based upon disability-related function loss that requires VR to provide supports and services that will ameliorate disability-specific barriers to employment for the participant. If you are eligible for services, VR will work with you over 90 days to develop a plan to support a feasible job goal. This means that there may be at least 150 days between applying for services, and if determined eligible, to be put into a plan toward employment. The support for training or a career in this field is not guaranteed upon determination of eligibility. VR offices are operating remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Need a letter of acceptance? Call (541) 686-2450 for Eugene services.