Vocational Rehabilitation

If an individual has a disability and wants to work, Vocational Rehabilitation can assist. Once someone has met the requirements for eligibility, a counselor will help the consumer develop a plan to find a job. The plan may include any of the following services:

  • Vocational Assessment
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Vocational Training and Related Services including On-the-Job Training and Self Employment
  • Rehabilitation/Assistive Technology
  • Support Services
  • Job Development
  • Job Placement
  • Follow-up
  • Payment of Portion of Tuition and Books  

Who is Eligible?

A person who has a physical or mental impairment which results in a substantial impediment to employment and who can benefit in terms of employment from vocational rehabilitation services may qualify.  

Eligibility will be determined by a vocational rehabilitation counselor who specializes in vocational guidance and counseling, vocational assessment and job development and placement.  

Contact: Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
Paducah: 270-575-7304 & 270-575-7144