MS 4375 (1)
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve their employment goals. Rehabilitation counselors are located in offices throughout the state and provide services to residents of all counties. The directory of staff, office addresses, the guide for consumers, and other information is located at
The individual must be determined eligible for services by OVR. If eligible, services are provided in the order of priorities set by OVR. Generally persons with more severe disabilities who want to become employed are served first.
A. The OVR may provide the following services to assist the individual in meeting his/her employment goal:
1. Assessment for determining eligibility and vocational rehabilitation needs;
2. Counseling and guidance;
3. Vocational and other training services;
4. Supported employment;
5. Personal assistance services;
6. Interpreter and note taking services;
7. Telecommunications, sensory, and other technology aids and devices;
8. Rehabilitation technology;
9. Job placement and retention services;
10. Employment follow-up and retention services;
11. Employment follow-up and post-employment services.
B. The referral for services provided by OVR is codedRHB on OTIS. Services provided by OVR are not core activities with the exception of:
1. Vocational and other training. Code these activities as VOC or JSE. Refer to MS 4217.
2. [Supported employment. Enter hours and wages on Worker Portal.]
3.Participation of 20 or 30 hours per week in any of the other activities provided by OVR for 4 weeks. Code this activity to JRA. Refer to MS 4220 and MS 4217.
[When a participant is referred to OVR, coordinate the establishment of the individual’s short and long term goals and case management with the rehabilitation counselor. Participation in OVR activities is verified by form KW-33, Verification of Kentucky Works Program Participation, or other OVR documentation, and tracked on OTIS.]