woman and man in wheelchair at computer A new direction for adults with
developmental disabilities in Maine!

Welcome to our Resource Library!


This page offers you information about:

We will be adding new items to this site, so check back often!


Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Info

The new Support Waiver can be utilized AFTER an individual has been through the Vocational Rehabilitation or "VR" process. That means an individual has already seen a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and most likely has a job.

If you have not seen a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, please contact your local office to begin the process. Go here to find your local VR offices.

Check out the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation webpage for further information about what services VR offers and how to enroll. Click here.


Employment Providers Directory

After you meet with Vocational Rehabilitation Services, you will need to look for an agency that provides employment support. Employment support is referred to as "Supported Employment." Whether you need help learning new skills, communicating with your boss, or you are interested in finding new employment, a Supported Employment provider can assist you with all of these and more!

Click the following link to download a list of Supported Employment Service Providers who offer long term Supported Employment services to adults with developmental disabilities who have already been through the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) process: DD Supported Employment Providers

 

Work Incentives and Planning Assistance

 

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance, or WIPA, services are commonly known as “benefits counseling” for individuals who are receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and are currently employed or are interested in work. WIPA saervices in Maine are provided statewide by Community Work Incentives Coordinators, or CWICs, formerly known as “benefits specialists.” Click here to go to Maine's WIPA program

 

Tools & Helpful Links

Below you will find tools to help you on your Pathway to Employment. Read the brief descriptions to find out how the tools can work for you!

Getting help from VR (pdf)
This brochure guides you on getting help from your local Vocational Rehabilitation office.
While you are waiting for VR (pdf)
This brochure gives you a TO DO list that you can work on while waiting for Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Job Readiness Checklist (Word)
This checklist is a document used by Vocational Rehabilitation Services. This document can help you and your support person gather information for your visit with your VR Counselor.
Discovery Worksheet (Word)
This worksheet helps you identify what kinds of jobs fit your needs.
Job Shadowing form (Word)
You can fill out this document every time you do a job shadow. This will help keep track of your experiences for your resume, or for your VR Counselor.
2007 MaineCare for People Who Have Disabilities and Who Work (pdf)
This brochure helps you learn about what you need to know about MaineCare while you work.
DD Support Waiver (pdf)
This brochure gives you a brief overview of how the new DD Support Waiver can help you maintain your job.
SE Provider Directory (excel)
This document contains a list of Supported Employment Service Providers who offer long term employment support to adults with developmental disabilities.
DD Vocational Policy (pdf)
This is the Vocational Policy for the Office of Adults with Cognitive & Physical Disabilities, part of the DHSS Policy Manual (policy adopted October 18, 2000. A Word version of the Policy document is available here.
Maine's CHOICES CEO Project: Expanding Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities (link)
Click on this link to find out how the CHOICES CEO (Comprehensive Employment Opportunities) project is working to create more opportunities for people with disabilities who want to enter the workplace, and enhance the experience of those who are part of the workforce.
Working Together: Expanding Maine's Workforce (link)
Click on this link to see how Maine employers are working together to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities!
Partners in Employment
A self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful jobs and jumpstart their careers. Developed by the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Web-Based Training from Training Resource Network, Inc.
Marketing and Job Development: Mar 25 - Apr 7, 2008; Job Coaching and Consulting: Apr 29 - May 12, 2008

 

 

Information from Training Sessions held to increase Employment Resources in Maine

 

Employment - Making It Work for ME!

Two meetings were held in November 2007 to learn, discuss, and gather resources about employment for people with disabilities in Maine. Notes from each session are available by clicking on each location name below: