The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program is established under Title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Program is a Federal-State partnership with a primary goal of providing vocational rehabilitation services to enable eligible individuals with disabilities to achieve gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency. The Program must be administered in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act, Federal regulations, and State rules, policies and procedures.

The Disability Determination Branch (DDB) is also part of the Vocational Rehabilitation and Services for the Blind Division. DDB determines whether Hawaii applicants for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits meet the required medical and/or psychiatric/psychological and vocational criteria to be found disabled.

MISSION

VR exists to serve its participants. We work asa team so participants can achieve their hopes and aspirations for meaningful employment through timely and individualized vocational rehabilitation services.

VISION

Move Forward to Work

VALUES

RISE

R "Respect for the Individual"
Being aware of differences
treating everyone as we want to be treated
respecting one another's ideas and choices
listening to what others have to say

I "Integrity"
taking pride in what we do
being transparent and honest in our actions
doing what we said we would do
taking social responsibility

S "Service with Compassion"
going the extra mile
providing timely services
being dependable and reliable
caring with commitment

E "Empowerment"
providing growth and development
providing hope for aspirations providing informed choice
thinking outside of the box for success