Navigating DVRS & DDD: Employment and Adult Life Pathways for Students with Disabilities

Description

This session will provide an overview of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) supports available to students and young adults with disabilities. Participants will learn how Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) prepare students for competitive, integrated employment and how DVRS services connect to broader adult life supports through DDD. This comprehensive presentation will help school professionals better guide families through post-secondary planning, eligibility, referrals, and collaborative service coordination.

Presenters: 

• Toni Scott, MSW, CRL - New Jersey Department of Labor 
• Kim Woodruff, BA - New Jersey Department of Labor