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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation



Address:
531 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
United States

Phone: 412-392-4950

Website: http://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx

Available Programs: Disability Services and Support, Educational Training Services, Employment Services, Short Term & Crisis Funding

Information: The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is a state agency responsible for helping persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment. Rehabilitation services are provided in an individualized manner, helping per-sons receive the particular service they need to become employed. Services may include diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, guidance and counseling, restoration, rehabilitation technology, training and placement. OVR helps individu-als develop job-seeking skills and locate employment opportunities. Counselors explain tax credits to employers and ex-plore on-the-job training possibilities.