Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration

Arizona — Statewide

Last Verified: July 22, 2026

About

The Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration, commonly called RSA, is part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security.

RSA helps eligible Arizona residents with disabilities prepare for, obtain, maintain, or advance in employment. Services are based on the individual’s disability-related needs, abilities, interests, and employment goals.

Arizona provides specialized vocational rehabilitation assistance for people who are blind or visually impaired through RSA counselors and service providers.

Services May Include

  • Vocational counseling and guidance
  • Disability-related evaluations
  • Career exploration
  • Employment planning
  • College or vocational training
  • Job-readiness training
  • Job-search assistance
  • Job placement
  • Assistive technology
  • Rehabilitation technology
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Workplace modifications
  • Transportation assistance connected to an employment plan
  • Self-employment assistance when appropriate
  • Pre-employment transition services for students
  • Referrals to specialized blindness rehabilitation providers

Who They Serve

Arizona residents may qualify when they have a physical or mental disability, the disability creates difficulty obtaining or maintaining employment, vocational rehabilitation services are needed to reach an employment goal, and the available services are expected to help the person prepare for, obtain, maintain, or return to employment. Eligibility and services are determined individually.

Geographic Area Served

Statewide throughout Arizona through regional and local RSA offices.

Contact Information

Organization: Arizona Department of Economic Security
Program: Rehabilitation Services Administration
Official website: https://des.az.gov/services/employment/arizona-rehabilitation-services
Vocational Rehabilitation information: https://des.az.gov/services/employment/rehabilitation-services/vocational-rehabilitation-vr
RSA office and contact directory: https://des.az.gov/rsa-contact-information

We recommend using the official RSA directory to locate the office or specialized counselor serving your area, rather than relying on a single statewide telephone number.

Why We Recommend This Resource

The Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration is an important starting point for people with disabilities who need assistance pursuing employment, education, vocational training, assistive technology, or workplace accommodations. Its specialized services can also connect people who are blind or visually impaired with counselors and providers who understand blindness-related employment and rehabilitation needs.

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