Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Assists Pennsylvanians with disabilities in gaining the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities. OVR services include: diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, vocational counseling, job training, medical services and assistive technology equipment to help clients pursue and achieve employment, and job placement assistance.
Physical Address
100 Margaret Street, New Castle, PA 16101
Hours
Weekdays, 8:00am-4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Call, walk in, or write.
Eligibility
People with a severe disability that results in an inability to work or live independently.
Service area
Armstrong, PA Beaver, PA Butler, PA Lawrence, PA
Agency info
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Administers benefits to unemployed individuals, oversees the administration of workers' compensation benefits to individuals with job related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities. The Department prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for adult, youth, older workers, and dislocated workers. In addition, L&I enforces various laws and safety standards in the workplace and administers the Commonwealth's programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians.