Tyler attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in environmental physics in 2021. Tyler’s favorite part about college was the hands-on learning experiences in his science lab classes. DRS assisted Tyler with tuition, books, and supplies. To help him study, DRS also helped provide computer equipment and an ergonomic setup for his…
DRS first assisted Ryan with getting a job. Later, DRS helped him with job retention services, which involved modifications to his wheelchair-accessible van so he could continue getting to work. Ryan is a store manager at Hampshire County Special Services Center. Hampshire County Special Services Center is a Community Rehabilitation Program, which DRS frequently utilizes…
Winters said that Keonea was involved in a high school work program, where she could work at different job sites, including a library, some restaurants and Goodwill. Her experience at the Goodwill store had been positive, and Keonea really wanted to return to work there. Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA is a Community Rehabilitation Program that…
The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) had previously helped John address disability-related barriers so he could find work. So, John returned to DRS for assistance with finding a new job because he was determined to work. According to DRS Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Jamie Lafferty, John had previously had a functional capacity evaluation that…
According to DRS Senior Rehabilitation Counselor Kaylee Carpenter, Andrew wasn’t sure what he wanted or could do. So, she referred him to Goodwill Industries, which is a Community Rehabilitation Program that frequently provides assessment and training services to DRS consumers. Carpenter wanted Goodwill to begin with a work skills assessment to better understand Andrew’s job…