We help people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep meaningful jobs.
The DARS vocational rehabilitation (VR) program supports greater independence and financial stability through employment.
Our Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center expands our workforce training and education offerings.
We also work closely with community business partners to expand their potential employee pool.
Services
Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
The Vocational Rehabilitation program helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job. The program serves individuals with all types of disabilities. Services can include vocational counseling, evaluation, job training, and help with finding a job. Services may also include attending the Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center.
Business Services
DARS offers free services to help Virginia employers hire and keep great employees. Our Business Development Managers support your recruiting, screening, training, and employee retention—at no cost to you. By partnering with us, you can strengthen your team, increase workplace diversity, and reduce hiring and training costs.
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students
The Division of Rehabilitative Services partners with students, families, schools, and community organizations to support smooth transitions from school to adulthood. These programs provide support for career planning, job training, and other skills needed for life after high school.
For Parents or Guardians
In Virginia, schools begin planning for a student’s life after high school by age 14 for students with IEPs. This process, called transition planning, can feel overwhelming. Families often have questions about education, income, healthcare, housing, legal rights, careers, and more. DARS has resources to help.
For Employment Service Providers
DARS executes its vocational rehabilitation services through local service providers. There are 85 community rehabilitation programs throughout the state of Virginia who are approved to provide an array of employment-related services to individuals with disabilities.