[blindLaw] Vocational rehabilitation and starting a job

[tmeloy83 at icloud.com]

Hi Lauren,

Congrats on graduation and the job offer!  I think you can work through both.  I know from personal experience, my case with BSVI stayed open for a period of time after I got my job to make sure I had all of the services I needed.  You could also frame it as vocational rehab being a resource for your employer to use to provide you the accommodations you need.  My wife works in vocational rehab.  If you'd like further specific advice there, please write me off list and I can connect you.
Best,
T.J. Meloy


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Subject: [blindLaw] Vocational rehabilitation and starting a job

Good afternoon All,
I just graduated law school, and I am studying for the bar. I excepted a position with a prosecutors office in the state of Florida. What I am concerned with is getting the equipment I need to start work. Can I go through my employer directly, or do I have to go through vocational rehabilitation? This is permanent employment, so I want my employer to know that they have to accommodate me, and it seems like they’re more than willing to do that. Also, my vocational rehab office is getting harder and harder to get in touch with, and I want to make sure that I have everything from work. Any assistance of this matter, it would be greatly appreciated, as this is my first experience with permanent full-time employment.  
Thanks, 
Lauren 
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