September 2020 – Transportation Initiative

Kentucky’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Learning Outcome

Kentucky’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides vocational services to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and retain employment. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand services, eligibility, and the transportation supports available through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Overview

Learn about Kentucky’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (2-minute video).

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Review a PDF for “Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Overview”:

OVR Overview

Eligibility

Learn about Kentucky’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Eligibility (5-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “OVR Eligibility”:

OVR Eligibility

Order of Selection

Learn about OVR’s Order of Selection process (3-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “Order of Selection”:

OVR Order of Selection

Services

Learn about services offered by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (3-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “OVR Services”:

OVR Services

Driver Assistive Technology Program

Learn about OVR’s Driver Assistive Technology Program (8-minute video).

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Driver Assistive Technology Program

Vehicle Modification Services

Learn about Vehicle Modification Services (5-minute video).

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Review the PDF for “Vehicle Modification Services”:

Vehicle Modification Services

Resources

OVR Consumer Guide
https://transportation.hdiuky.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OVR-Consumer-Guide.docx

OVR Guide “Beyond High School”
https://transportation.hdiuky.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/beyondhighschool.doc

OVR Policy and Procedures Manual
https://transportation.hdiuky.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OVR-Policy-and-Procedures-Manual.docm

OVR Driver Rehab Policy and Procedures
https://transportation.hdiuky.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/OVR-Driver-Rehab-Policies-and-Procedures.pdf

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Transportation Initiative Evaluation

Blind Work Expense Learning Outcome

Blind Work Expense (BWE) is a work incentive program of the Social Security Administration. By deducting a wide variety of eligible expenses, people with a diagnosis of blindness can recover both work and disability-related expenses and retain some or all of their SSI check. As a result of the completion of this module, you will understand Blind Work Expense eligibility, qualifying expenses, and the impact on SSI and income.

Overview

Learn about Blind Work Expense (5-minute video).