On Monday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m., Natalie Vester, our district’s Early Reach Coordinator, will hold an information session for parents/guardians to discuss the purpose of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Early Reach Initiative.  The presentation will be held in the Middle School Auditorium.      

Early Reach is an outreach initiative intended to promote successful outcomes for youth with disabilities by increasing awareness of OVR services and the benefits of early career planning.  The Early Reach Coordinator works with youth with disabilities, their parents, local schools, and community agencies that serve youth. The purpose of this outreach is to connect with youth with disabilities early, beginning at age 14, so that they know more about OVR services and can better prepare for vocational choices and living independently. In addition, Early Reach Coordinators know about other services that are available to youth with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life.

For more information, please visit the OVR website at https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/default.aspx