[blindLaw] Vocational rehabilitation and starting a job

[Natalia Sulca]

Good afternoon Lauren,
Congratulations! I would suggest applying to open a case with division of blind services. They can purchase all of the equipment, clothes, and transportation for 90 days post-employment. You can apply here.
https://dbs.fldoe.org/Information/Apply/index.html

Good luck,
Natalia Sulca 

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From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lauren Bishop via BlindLaw
Sent: Monday, February 5, 2024 3:08 PM
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Cc: Lauren Bishop <laurenbishop96 at icloud.com>
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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