Welcome to the Department of Rehabilitation - 
Employment, Independence, & Equality

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About the Department of Rehabilitation

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country.

We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work.

DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

DEPARTMENT GOALS

To fulfill this mission, the following goals have been set:

Increase the quality and quantity of employment outcomes.

Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of vocational rehabilitation services delivery.

Increase the number of SSI/SSDI beneficiaries at or above Substantial Gainful Activity.

Improve the recruitment and retention of qualified rehabilitation professionals.

Increase equality for persons with disabilities through systems change.

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