Vocational Rehabilitation
Assisting adults with disabilities to find, obtain and maintain employment
what we offer.
Vocational rehabilitation is the progressive process of empowering individuals with disabilities to plan, prepare for, attain and maintain gainful employment. Manitoba Possible vocational rehabilitation counsellors assist participants in exploring their employment goals based on interests, skills and abilities through a comprehensive process:
Assessment: Review skills, abilities, interests, educational background, and previous experience.
Develop individualized plan: Gather information from assessment and select appropriate goals.
Counselling: Receive one-on-one support, education and assistance in obtaining employment.
Implementation: Put a plan in action with support from a vocational rehabilitation counsellor.
Follow-up: Ongoing support to ensure job retention and satisfaction.
who is eligible.
Manitoba Possible’s vocational rehabilitation program is open to Manitobans aged 16 and over with physical, neurological, and/or hearing disabilities. To participate, individuals must be legally entitled to work in Manitoba and show a willingness to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.
If you have an intellectual disability, vision loss, or spinal cord injury, you may be eligible for a program through another designated agency. Visit the Government of Manitoba’s website for more information.
Individuals receiving or eligible to receive vocational rehabilitation services through the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) may not be eligible for our program.
how to apply.
Contact our intake counsellor. If you are deemed eligible, a vocational rehabilitation counsellor will be assigned to work with you to help you develop a vocational plan.