... psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other appropriate specialists. First, many VR services are available to high school students to help them transition from school to higher education, work, and independent living. Katherine is a Washington native who has lived in Seattle since 1996, with a 3 year break living abroad in Russia. Katherine Bournelis, M.A., CRC Rehabilitation Counselor 2. DOR assists individuals with disabilities to build viable careers and live independently in their community. Tacoma Students: Veteran and Military Resource Center, Tioga Library Bldg, Box In 1996, she graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. NVSU LEADERSHIP Robert Fraser, PhD, Director of NVSU is a professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, joint with the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neurology and consultant with Associates in Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology. Procedure. Effective April 24, 2019, students who are entitled to Chapter 31 benefits (Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment) through the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible for resident tuition rates per HB 1688.There is no time limit under which the eligible student must enroll after separating from the military. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. PROCEDURES: Complete the application section and attach a copy of your VA Forms 28-1905 provided and signed by a Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Counselor/Case Manager. The University of Washington program in physical therapy is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. She is also a registered vocational rehabilitation counselor with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and serves as a vocational expert for the Social Security Administration. "Vocational Rehabilitation services can offer a great deal to students with disabilities to help them explore, choose, prepare for, and enter a career. 6912 220th Street SW Suite 105 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. In FY 2016 - 2017, vocational rehabilitation counselors provided employment services to 100,442 eligible job-seeking adults and youth. NVA Graduate Academic Centers The George Washington University 1925 Ballenger Avenue, Suite 250 Alexandria, VA 22314 Fax: 202-625-0010 | email: crcre@email.gwu.edu Since fall 2014, the Region X Vocational Rehabilitation Coalition (RXVRC) has provided ongoing peer-to-peer support amongst seven VR agencies across the region, along with informal consultations with CCER staff. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION. ... UNIVERSITY of WASHINGTON. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services 510 East 12th St., Des Moines, IA 50319 1-800-532-1486 | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Iowa Disability Determination Services: 1-800-532-1223 ext. The Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research & Education. satisfy the statutory requirements regarding Washington State residency for tuition purposes. Annabel Cobane has been working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor since 2014 and is a supervisor and principal partner of Advanced Vocational Solutions, Inc. She is a Certified Disability Management Specialist and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics & Human Behavior with a minor in Human Rights from the University of Washington. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is a process that helps people with disabilities return to work after injury or illness. No matter how you were injured, you may need help from a vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselor with deciding what job would be a good match for you and with getting a job. 5