Georgia Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Services
Specially trained GVRA counselors help people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing prepare for, obtain, maintain, regain, or advance in employment.
About
The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency provides specialized vocational rehabilitation services for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing.
GVRA employs counselors who have specialized training in serving and communicating with people who have hearing loss or combined vision and hearing loss.
Services are individualized according to each person’s needs and employment goals.
Services May Include
Guidance and counseling
Vocational training
Post-secondary education
Interpreting services
Hearing aids and adaptive devices
Adjustment-services training
Assistive-technology services
Job-placement assistance
Who They Serve
Eligible Georgians who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing and need vocational rehabilitation services to achieve an employment goal.
People who are DeafBlind may have accessibility needs involving both vision and hearing.
Specialized counselors who understand sensory disabilities can help identify appropriate communication access, assistive technology, training, and employment accommodations.