Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment and rehabilitation services to help eligible people with disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence.

About

The Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, commonly called DVR, operates through the Hawaii Department of Human Services. DVR provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities throughout Hawaii. The program helps people identify employment goals and obtain disability-related services that may be necessary to prepare for, secure, maintain, regain, or advance in employment. DVR maintains offices serving Oahu, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, and Molokai and also operates specialized services for people who are blind, visually impaired, Deaf, or hard of hearing.

Services May Include

  • Vocational counseling and guidance
  • Career planning
  • Education and vocational training
  • Job preparation and placement
  • Supported employment
  • Assistive technology
  • Workplace accommodations
  • Specialized sensory-disability services

Who They Serve

DVR serves eligible Hawaii residents with disabilities whose disabilities create barriers to employment and who require vocational rehabilitation services to achieve an employment outcome. Eligibility and individual services are determined through the vocational rehabilitation process.

Contact Information

Administration: 1010 Richards Street, Suite 217, Honolulu, HI 96813 Telephone: 808-586-9729 Official Website: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/vr/

Why We Recommend This Resource

Hawaii DVR is one of the primary starting points for Hawaii residents with disabilities who want to obtain employment, return to work, maintain employment, or advance in their careers. DVR is also particularly important because specialized blindness and visual-impairment services are available through Ho‘opono Services for the Blind.
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