Division of Rehabilitation Services

I went here on a field trip and this place is awesome!
Having a job is so essential to a person’s well being, economic self-​sufficiency, and independence. But after a disability or growing up with a disability, the idea of obtaining a job can be daunting.
The Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities get back to work or stay independent in their homes and communities. It is a vocational rehabilitation program. I never knew places like this exist and to be honest, I am so glad it does. There are so many disabled people that think they cannot return to work.
There are only PROS to this program:
+training programs in many different areas such as security guard, food services, pet services, etc…
+ Dorms — if you travel from far away or cannot get to class on time everyday
+ job placement assistance
+ they do functional assessments, medical assessments to get you ready
+ Office for Blindness and Vision Services (OBVS), which specializes in helping people whose primary disability is blindness or vision loss go to work and stay independent.
+assistive technology services
+large building with many classes, areas of play/​downtime, cafeteria
+state funded
How to get into the program… You can refer yourself or someone else at the DORS field offices (at other locations) and they will get the ball rolling for you. It’s a process to get eligible but it’s worth it if you have a disability and want to get back into the community and work again
It’s run by Medical Director, Dr. Mark Young.