Resources - Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

General

DVR Vendor Portal
Online access for DVR vendors to manage services, billing, and communication with the agency.
Vocational Rehabilitation Reports to State Rehabilitation Council
Summarizes DVR program outcomes, performance data, and updates for oversight purposes.
National & Technical Assistance Resources
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
  Provides guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
- Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
  Promotes integrated, competitive employment and career advancement for people with disabilities.

Foundational Law & Policy
The Rehabilitation Act
Overview of the federal law that lays the foundation for vocational rehabilitation and disability rights in the United States.
The Principles and Policies of the Rehabilitation Act
Explores the key principles and policy goals of the Act, including equal opportunity, inclusion, and self-determination for people with disabilities.
Awareness & Public Messaging
- National Disability Employment Awareness PSA
  A short public service announcement promoting the importance of disability employment awareness and inclusive hiring practices.

Disability Advocacy
- Person-First Language
  Guidance on using respectful, people-first terminology when referring to individuals with disabilities.
- Person-First Language Sheet
  A quick-reference guide reinforcing the importance of person-first communication.
- Tips For Communicating With Someone With A Disability
  Practical advice for respectful, effective communication with individuals of varying abilities.
- Service Animals Poster
  Outlines the rights and responsibilities surrounding the use of service animals in public spaces.
Employer & Business Engagement
- VR – Employment First (tri-fold)
  Outlines Wyoming’s Employment First principles, emphasizing competitive, integrated employment for all.
- Business Engagement Letter (effective 5.20.24)
  Formal introduction to Wyoming DVR’s business services and partnership opportunities.
- Helping to Innovate Education for Employers
  Educational piece highlighting employer collaboration and innovative workforce strategies.
- VR – We Have What You Need (tri-fold)
  Promotes DVR’s employer services, available supports, and partnership opportunities.
- WOTC Tax Break Form (IRS)
  The official IRS form for claiming the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.
- WOTC Fact Sheet
  Concise overview of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and how employers can benefit.

MYTHS ABOUT HIRING
Correcting false assumptions about hiring people with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Accommodations and Resources
Information from the Job Accommodation Network on workplace accommodations and supports.
Myths and Facts About People with Disabilities
Debunks common misconceptions and promotes understanding and inclusion in the workplace.