Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Services
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) recognizes the unique needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing. The Agency employs numerous counselors, who are specially trained to work and communicate with persons who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing, provide services that enable their customers to prepare for, secure, retain, advance in, or regain competitive integrated employment. Some of these services may be based upon economic need and may require financial participation on the part of the customer.
GVRA customers working with a counselor for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing may receive all general vocational rehabilitation services. Services are individualized and depending upon a person's needs may include the following:
- Guidance and Counseling
- Vocational Training
- Post-Secondary Education
- Interpreting Services
- Provision of Hearing Aids and Other Adaptive Devices
- Adjustment Services Training
- Technology Services
- Job Placement
- Physical Restoration
- Information and Referral
If you are interested in becoming a customer of GVRA, please visit the Vocational Services link below on how to apply.
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