Vocational Services, Blind and Vision Impaired

At the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) provide vocational services in preparing to become independent, more successful, leading to more satisfying lives.The following are offered:

• Vocational evaluation involves a comprehensive assessment of the individual's work-related abilities and limitations, utilizing work samples and psychological/vocational testing as indicated. The objective is to suggest feasible vocational options.
• Job exploration class helps students explore their career choices through the use of the Internet, career manuals, job banks, and informational interviews. This can be a stand-alone class or the final step in the work evaluation process.
• Job Seeking Skills class is designed for individuals who will be pursuing competitive employment.  It focuses on skill identification, resume development, interviewing, and completion of applications.
• Full psychological test battery (intelligence test, interest inventory, and personality inventory) is administered by vocational evaluators as part of the vocational guidance process.