Discover simple, research-based self-care strategies to help VR counselors reduce stress, prevent burnout, and stay grounded in their work.
Making Your Materials Accessible: Plain Language Tips for Rehabilitation Professionals
Use these plain language tips and design practices to help make materials accessible for people with disabilities.
Justice-Involved Toolkit
The primary purpose of the Justice-Involved Toolkit is to serve as a resource for vocational rehabilitation counselors. The toolkit will also be useful for other practitioners and organizations that work with individuals with disabilities who have been involved with the justice system. It is intended to be both a resource to better understand the needs of justice-impacted adults with disabilities and a tool to improve the provision of services for this disadvantaged population in vocational rehabilitation (VR).
Smarter Outreach, Better Connections: How AI Is Supporting VR Services
Explore how AI helps VR programs reach more job seekers, improve data collection, and deliver personalized, timely support.
Outreach Guide: Reaching People in Rural Communities
Discover outreach strategies to connect rural and migrant communities with VR services through trust, flexibility, and local partnerships.
What’s Your Counseling Approach? Choosing the Right Fit for Quality Employment and Life Outcomes
Explore five research-backed counseling approaches used in vocational rehabilitation and learn how your strategy can impact quality employment outcomes.
Quick Guide: Three Key Laws That Protect Students with Disabilities
Learn how understanding IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA can help VR counselors support students with disabilities as they move through school into adult life.
Responding to Change: A Vision for the Future of VR
Key takeaways from Dr. Tim Tansey’s 2025 VR keynote on adapting through challenge and change.
From Novice to Expert: Assessing Readiness for Self-Employment
Boost your ability to support clients in self-employment with the VRC Self-Employment Proficiency Scale—a practical tool designed to help vocational rehabilitation professionals assess their knowledge and grow their expertise.