Special Education News!

 

                  Does your child have an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) and is a junior or senior? If so, you may want to encourage your child to apply for services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (O.V.R.).  This state-funded agency serves people who have disabilities that present a substantial impediment to employment.  Services are provided to help individuals prepare for, enter into, engage in or retain employment.  Eligibility for services is determined once a completed application is received by the York BVR office.  Ms. Sarah Gales is an OVR counselor from the York Office who visits Red Lion Area Senior High School once a month to work with students who have applied for, and are eligible for, services.  She will also provide an interested student with information and an application.  OVR begins working with students once they turn 18 years old, although a high school student who is nearing her or his 18^th birthday may also apply.  Applications may be obtained from York BVRS, 2550 Kingston Road, Suite 101, York, PA, 17402, and phone:  717-771-4407 or 1-800-762-6306.  A learning support teacher can also provide your student with an application or a brochure.  Please remember that qualification for special education services does not guarantee qualification for OVR services, but interested learning support students should at least research it and apply!