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To be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), you must apply for services and:
Obtain an application from one of the regional offices of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation listed in this section.
The current (as of July 2002) address and phone number for each office is:
| SACO: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 110 Main St., Suite 1106 Saco, ME 04072 Phone: 207 286-2600 Fax: 207 286-2608 TTY: 207 286-2614 Toll free phone: 800 521-5871 Toll free TTY: 800 492-0670
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ROCKLAND: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 279 Main St., Suite 1 Rockland, ME 04841-9914 Phone/TTY: 207 594-1834 Fax: 207 594-1858 Toll free phone/TTY: 800 432-1680 |
| PORTLAND: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 185 Lancaster Street Portland, ME 04101 Phone: 207 822-0400 Fax: 207 879-7553 TTY: 207 822-0412 Toll free phone: 800 315-1192 Toll free TTY: 888 817-7113
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BANGOR: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 45 Oak St., Suite 1 Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207 561-4000 Fax: 207 561-4927 TTY: 207 561-4903 Toll free phone: 888 545-8811 Toll free TTY: 800 498-6711 |
| LEWISTON: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 5 Mollison Way Lewiston, ME 04240 Phone: 207 753-9000 Fax: 207 753-9051 TTY: 207 753-9067 Toll free phone: 800 741-2991 Toll free TTY: 877 796-9833 |
AUGUSTA: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 2 Anthony Avenue 73 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0073 Phone: 207 624-5120 Fax: 207 624-5133 TTY: 207 624-5314 Toll free phone: 800 760-1573 Toll free TTY: 800 633-0770
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| ELLSWORTH: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 248 State St., Suite 3A Ellsworth, ME 04605-1850 Phone: 207 664-2300 Fax: 207 667-4789 TTY: 207 667-1576 Toll free phone: 800 371-7543
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MACHIAS: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 15 Prescott Drive, Suite 2 Machias, ME 04654 Phone: 207 255-1926 Fax: 207 255-1925 Toll free phone: 800 770-7774 |
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HOULTON: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 91 1/2 Military St., Suite 3 Houlton, ME 04730 Phone: 207 532-5300 Fax: 207 532-5309 TTY: 207 532-5301 Toll free phone: 800 691-0033
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PRESQUE ISLE:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 66 Spruce St., Suite 3 Presque Isle, ME 04769-3222 Phone: 207 760-6300 Fax: 207 760-6316 TTY: 207 760-6312 Toll free phone: 800 635-0357 |
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SKOWHEGAN: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor P. O. Box 749 140 North Ave. Skowhegan, ME 04976 Phone: 207 474-4958 Fax: 207 474-4914 TTY: 207 474-4907 Toll free phone: 800 760-1572 |
CENTRAL OFFICE: Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Department of Labor 150 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0150 Phone: 207 624-5950 Fax: 207 624-5980 TTY: 207 624-5955 Toll free phone: 800 698-4440 Toll free TTY: 888 755-0023 |
If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) based on disability and you have an interest in working, you are eligible for VR services.
When applying for AT devices and/ or AT services from Vocational Rehabilitation, it is critically important to remember that these devices and services are only provided when they are directly related to attaining or retaining a job.
As long as the individual is an "active" client, repair, replacement, or maintenance is likely. After the individual's case is "closed," consideration may be given to repair or replacement depending on the individual situation.
For the Vocational Rehabilitation program, training means vocational/ academic training or the development of independent living skills. Mental/physical restoration services are considered therapy.
Any funding decision reflects the results of a "holistic" evaluation of the individual needs, abilities and goals.
Vocational Rehabilitation is an eligibility program, not an entitlement program. Waiting lists, discontinuation of services due to lack of resources and order of selection criteria are all common strategies used to allocate scarce resources.
An Individual Plan for Employment (IPE) is developed on each person. All purchases of AT are considered on an individual basis and are considered only as it relates to employability. If the device and/or service is to be purchased then it must appear in the IPE.
If a person with a disability is eligible for any other programs or services that might pay for some of the required services identified in the IPE, these funds must be used in whole or part to meet the costs of vocational rehabilitation services. Exceptions to the comparable benefits and services are: independent living evaluation, counseling and guidance, vocational training services, rehabilitation technology (also known as assistive technology), rehabilitation engineering, placement, and post-employment services.
No income limitations.
The Client Assistance Program is available for appeals. For more specific information on the Vocational Rehabilitation appeals process, contact C. A. R. E. S., Inc./Client Assistance Program, 800 773-7055 (Voice/ TTY); 207 622-7055 (Voice).
Art Jacobson
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Labor
150 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0150
207 624-5950 (Voice)
207 624-5980 (Fax)