Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry - New Castle Vocational Rehabilitation Services

1745 Frew Mill Road, Suite 1, New Castle, PA 16101

Eligibility

People with a severe disability that results in an inability to work or live independently

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

(724) 656-3070

Voice

https://www.dli.state.pa.us/ovr

[email protected]

Application process

Call, walk-in, letter

Fees

Call for more details

Service area

Armstrong, PA
Beaver, PA
Butler, PA
Lawrence, PA

Description

Assists Pennsylvanians with disabilities in gaining the skills necessary to live and work independently in their communities. OVR services include: diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, vocational counseling, job training, medical services and assistive technology equipment to help clients pursue and achieve employment, and job placement assistance.

What's Here

Supported Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Equipment Loan Disability Related Center Based Employment Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

Providing organization

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

Administers benefits to unemployed individuals, oversees the administration of workers' compensation benefits to individuals with job related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities. The Department prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for adult, youth, older workers, and dislocated workers. In addition, L&I enforces various laws and safety standards in the workplace and administers the Commonwealth's programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians.