Assisting Native Americans whose disabilities result in barriers to find employment, succeed at work and live independently in their communities

VR PROCESS

A meeting with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and completing an application is the first step in receiving services from North Intertribal Rehabilitation Program (NIVRP).

Your VRC will work with you to document your eligibility for NIVRP.

The eligibility for NIVRP is based on:
if you have a disability interferes with your ability to get or keep a job;
if you are enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe, and;
if you live in Skagit, Snohomish or Whatcom Counties
 
Documenting your disability could take up to 60 days. This is because we must request medical and other disability records from providers. If we are not able to receive your information from these providers within those 60 days, we must request you sign an eligibility extension.

When it is determined that you are eligible for services from NIVRP, your VRC will work with you to decide upon a Vocational Goal. All services provided by NIVRP will be focused on you reaching this goal. An Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) will document the steps necessary for you to attain this goal, and the services to be provided by NIVRP.

Your file can be successfully closed once you have maintained suitable and reasonable employment for 90 days.

Post Employment Services may be available should you need assistance to stay employed, return to work or advance your employment after your file has been closed.

Client Assistance Program (CAP) Information
The CAP is an advocacy service which provides the following:

  • Information about the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), the Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), Native American Vocational Rehabilitation programs, and Independent Living Programs (ILP's).

  • Information about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant or client of these rehabilitation agencies.

  • Help solving problems through mediation and negotiation.

  • Information on The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • Individualized advocacy services including assistance.

What Rights Do I Have As A Vocational Rehabilitation Client?
You have the right to:

  • Apply or reapply for vocational rehabilitation services. This includes the right to an evaluation to find out if you are eligible for services.
  • Be involved in planning your own rehabilitation program including making choices about service providers and vocational goals.
  • Appeal decisions made by your counselor with which you do not agree.

 

CAP can be contacted at:
206-849-2939 (Voice & Text),
Website: http://washingtoncap.org/
Email: washingtoncap@gmail.com

Between 8-5 p.m. PST Monday-Friday.