SC Vocational Rehabilitation

Not all wounds are visible.

Last Monday, this great group of people took a huge step on the road to recovery as they graduated from the Palmetto Center's 28-day recovery program. Congratulations! We are so proud of you!

Parents: Your acceptance means the world to your children. Expressing love is a simple but effective way to support your child and their mental health.

All VR offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We honor their diverse cultural heritage and support their mental health.

Re-entry begins at entry. SCVRD shares a community partnership with SC Department of Corrections, SC Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole and the SC Technical College System to offer the SPICE (Self-Paced In-Class Education) program at Perry Correctional Institution. At this particular facility, participants in SPICE are able to complete forklift training offered through Greenville Technical College. All participants that completed the training will be certified to operate a forklift and will be able to apply this skill to their career search upon re-entry into their home communities.

Yesterday morning, nearly 300 transition students from 18 different South Carolina schools attended the SCVRD-sponsored Career Exploration Day with the Columbia Fireflies. Participants arrived at Segra Park and heard from multiple Fireflies staff including Dr. Bryan Vacchio, Saluda High School guidance counselor and voice of the Fireflies, who shared that teamwork truly makes the dream work for a Minor League baseball game to be a smashing success.

Students then had an opportunity to traverse the concourse in a ‘career scavenger hunt’ and learn from staff across Segra Park in areas such as Guest Services, Parking, Concessions, and the Mason Jar Gift Shop all before settling into their seats to watch the Columbia Fireflies take on the Charleston RiverDogs.

Many thanks to the Columbia Fireflies and Segra Park for partnering with us. This event, along with the win by the Fireflies, was definitely a home run!

can be joyful but also overwhelming. If you're not feeling like yourself, it's ok to seek help.

In accordance with state government, all VR offices will be closed Friday, May 10, in observance of Confederate Memorial Day.

Today is SC Public Servant Recognition Day. Many thanks to the SCVRD Team across the state for the great work you do each day to help your fellow South Carolinians!

In-person talks promote healthy mental development. This Mental Health Awareness Month, talk to your children and teens about mental health.

Mental health is important at all stages of life. Age joyfully! Consider your passions and interests and pursue something that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Help is available if you need it.

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Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind on your new playground!

South Carolina School for the Deaf builds new, natural playground for students Principal Sarah Davis says the playground helps with motor skills such as climbing and running; students also enjoy ABCs and a feelings wall

Our Williamsburg Area Office phone lines are down. If you need to contact the office, please call their Job Readiness Training Center at 843-355-2351, leave a message, and your call will be returned. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Celebrate Deaf History Month!

Looking forward to participating in this career fair at Denmark Technical College next week. There is still time to make sure your business is represented!
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Phone service for our Hartsville and Laurens offices has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Enjoyed talking to the students at Riverside!

Today is National Rehabilitation Counselors Day. Many thanks to our dedicated counselors for the work they do each and every day to help individuals with disabilities.

Another example of what can be accomplished with dedication, perseverance, and innovation!

Larry Phillips » LEAD Center South Carolina’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Department has 31 area offices ready to assist jobseekers with disabilities, as well as employers seeking talent to meet their workforce needs. A few years ago, Larry Phillips began working with a VR counselor at the department’s Berkeley-Dorcheste...

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Phone lines are currently down at our Hartsville and Laurens area offices. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while waiting on service to be restored.

Phone service at our Beaufort and Spartanburg offices has been restored.

Phone lines at our Beaufort office are currently down. We apologize for the inconvenience and will let you know when service is restored.