WV Division of Rehabilitation Services

DRS will hold a public meeting on December 19, 2023 to allow for public input on the draft Vocational Rehabilitation Portion of the WV Combined State Plan for Program Years 2024-2027. Visit wvdrs.org for details.

DRS will hold its annual Ability Works Recognition Ceremony on Oct. 19 @ 2 PM at the WV Culture Center Theater in Charleston. The event celebrates West Virginians with disabilities who have successfully completed their vocational rehabilitation programs and entered employment.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services’ Disability Determination Section is hiring Disability Evaluation Specialist Trainees. For more information about the positions: indeed.com/cmp/State-of-W…

Have you registered yet for the Dec. 7 virtual job fair? Join the nearly 700 West Virginians who have taken advantage of this opportunity to check out organizations all across the state that are actively hiring! bit.ly/3Gl9TEm

All DRS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and on Friday, November 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holidays. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Registration is open for the next Statewide Virtual Job Fair! Join us Nov. 2 from 12-3 pm. Register here: bit.ly/3D1aUzs

DRS recognized Security America in Charleston as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

DRS recognized Job Squad in Fairmont as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

DRS recognized Highline Warren in Glen Dale as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

DRS recognized Help for Animals, Inc. in Barboursville as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

DRS recognized Green Valley Animal Hospital in Bluefield as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

DRS recognized Grant County Schools as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Read more: wvdrs.org/index.cfm?fuse…

ATTENTION: WV’s 2023 high school seniors! The Disability History Essay Contest is an opportunity for you to earn money to help with your future and to learn more about disability history. The deadline for entries is November 30, 2022. Visit wvsilc.org/essaycontestap… for rules.

All West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day.

ATTENTION: West Virginia’s 2022 high school seniors! The Disability History Essay Contest is an opportunity for you to earn money and learn more about disability history. The entry deadline is March 29, 2022. For the topic, rules and entry form, visit wvsilc.org/essaycontestap….

WVDRS will hold a public meeting on Feb. 23, 2022 to allow for public input on changes to the draft Program Year 2022 two-year modification of the Vocational Rehabilitation Section of the Combined State Plan for Program Years 2020-2023. Visit wvdrs.org for details.

Statewide VIRTUAL Transition Fair! March 17, 2022 • 8:45 AM - 2:30 PM Online interactive event for students with disabilities, ages 14+. Participants can visit exhibitors, ask questions, download resources, and participate in games! REGISTER: wvtransitionfair.vfairs.com/en/

Division of Rehabilitation Services: Helping disabled West Virginians find, maintain employment wvnews.com/statejournal/n… via @wvstatejournal

Job Club is an opportunity for high school students to gain work readiness skills so they can land the job they want. DRS Employment Specialists can provide virtual or small group sessions in local high schools. Call 304-382-2074 for more information.