SC Vocational Rehabilitation

It's Day 1 of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! As we kick off October, the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department proudly joins the national celebration of NDEAM 2026: Celebrating Value and Talent. Commissioner Felicia W. Johnson shares an important reminder of the role Vocational Rehabilitation plays in South Carolina's workforce: "At our core, Vocational Rehabilitation is an employment agency with a purpose. We connect talent with opportunity and help build a stronger South Carolina workforce." Throughout October, we'll spotlight the individuals, employers and community partnerships that demonstrate the tremendous value people with disabilities bring to the workplace. We invite South Carolina businesses to join us in recognizing talent, expanding employment opportunities and building a workforce where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. Let's celebrate value, recognize talent and connect people with opportunity! Learn how VR can support your employment goals or help your business find talent. 🌐 scvrd.net ☎ 800-832-7526 #NDEAM2026 #CelebratingValueAndTalent #VocationalRehabilitation #DisabilityEmployment #WorkforceDevelopment #SouthCarolina

Training is most effective when it connects directly to an employment goal. SCVRD works with eligible individuals with disabilities to identify career goals, assess strengths and needs, and develop customized training and services designed to support a path to employment. And our work doesn’t stop when someone gets the job. VR can provide continued support to help individuals maintain employment and build long-term success. Career Goal → Assessment → Customized Training → Employment → Retention Learn more at scvrd.net or call 800-832-7526. #VocationalRehabilitation #DisabilityEmployment #CareerTraining #WorkforceDevelopment #SCVRD

We serve two customers: people with disabilities and employers. For individuals, SCVRD provides services that can help with career planning, training, assistive technology, job preparation and employment support. For employers, SCVRD can help connect businesses with qualified talent, support workplace needs and help strengthen recruitment and retention efforts. When both sides have the right support, everyone benefits — individuals, businesses and communities across South Carolina. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Vb0OHw or call 800-832-7526. #VocationalRehabilitation #DisabilityEmployment #WorkforceDevelopment #InclusiveEmployment #SCVRD

**Workforce Development Month is a reminder that South Carolina’s workforce is strongest when more people have access to opportunity.** People with disabilities bring skills, experience and talent that businesses across our state need. SCVRD helps connect qualified individuals with employment opportunities while working directly with employers to understand their workforce needs. That can mean preparing individuals for in-demand careers, providing training and employment services, connecting businesses with qualified candidates, and helping employers retain experienced workers when disability affects continued employment. Disability employment is not separate from workforce development — **it is workforce development.** Learn more at **scvrd.net** or call **800-832-7526**. #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #DisabilityEmployment #WorkforceDevelopment #VocationalRehabilitation #SCVRD

South Carolina is stronger when more people have the opportunity to work. SCVRD helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment while also helping employers connect with qualified talent and workforce resources. Whether you are looking for work or looking for workers, we can help. Call 1-800-832-7526 or visit scvrd.net. #VocationalRehabilitation #WorkforceDevelopment #InclusiveWorkforce #SouthCarolina #SCVRD

Substance use issues can affect every part of life—including employment. For someone in recovery, getting back to work or staying on the job can be an important step toward stability, confidence and independence. SCVRD can help eligible individuals with disabilities address barriers to employment, prepare for work and connect with services that support long-term success. For South Carolinians who need more intensive support related to substance use, the Palmetto Center in Florence provides residential services designed to help individuals move forward in recovery and toward employment. If substance use is affecting your ability to work, help may be available. Learn more at scvrd.net or call 800-832-7526. #RecoveryMonth #PalmettoCenter #VocationalRehabilitation #DisabilityEmployment #SCVRD

If substance use is getting in the way of your work, your goals or your future, help may be available. Recovery can be the first step toward rebuilding stability, confidence and independence. SCVRD can help eligible individuals with disabilities address barriers to employment, prepare for work and connect with services that support long-term success. For those who need more intensive support, the Palmetto Center in Florence provides residential services focused on recovery and helping individuals move toward employment. You do not have to know exactly what comes next. Start by asking for help. Learn more at scvrd.net or call 800-832-7526. #RecoveryMonth #RecoverySupport #VocationalRehabilitation #DisabilityEmployment #SCVRD

Keeping a good employee can be better for everyone. When a disability, health condition or substance use disorder begins to affect an employee’s ability to continue working, separation from the job does not always have to be the next step. SCVRD may be able to work with eligible employees and their employers to identify barriers, explore workplace solutions and provide services that support job retention. During Recovery Month, it’s also important for businesses to remember that an employee experiencing a substance use disorder or working through recovery may qualify for vocational rehabilitation services. With the right support, an experienced employee may be able to remain on the job and continue contributing to the workplace. For businesses, retention can mean preserving experience, reducing turnover and supporting a stronger workforce. Learn more at scvrd.net or call 800-832-7526. #RecoveryMonth #BusinessRetention #DisabilityEmployment #WorkforceDevelopment #VocationalRehabilitation #SCVRD