Vocational rehabilitation really works. Pass it on... [Apr. 2004]

What isVocational Rehabilitation?
The Georgia Department of Labor's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program assists people with disabilities to work. VR is an eligibility, not an entitlement, program.

Who can receive VR services?
Any Georgiacitizenmayqualify if
The individual has a physical or mental impairment, which Creates a substantial barrier t o employment, and The individualneedsVR services to prepare for, obtain and engage in gainful employment.

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Information

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Vocational Rehabilitation works for Georgia. For more information about our services, contact the regional
office nearest you or visit our website at www.dol.state.ga.us ond click on Rehabilitation Services.

Albany Athens Atlanta Augusta Columbus Dublin

229-430-446 1 706-354-3900 404-657-2239 706-650-5600 706-649- 1560 478-274-7676

Gainesville Macon Newnan Rome Savannah Valdosta

770-535-5930 478-75 1-6272 770-254-72 10 706-295-6407 9 12-356-2 130 229-333-2 170

Georgia Department of Labor Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1700 Century Circle, Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30345

Statewide Toll Free

Phone 1 -866-489-000 1

Fax

1-877-400-0 150

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1-866-373-7778

Metro Atlanta Area

Phone

404486-633 1

Fax

404486-6332

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404486-6333

All applica, nts and clients of the voc Rehabili,tation ProgramI may receive iinfor
advice on their rights and benefits bv contacting

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VR Works:

Vocational Rehabilitatio~ ogram
CHAEL L. THURMOND,
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