Vocational Rehabilitation

Effective Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (KYOVR) will implement Order of Selection (OOS) and temporarily close all four priority categories.  The letter of implementation as well as other resources are available on the KYOVR Order of Selection webpage​.​​

2026 KY OVR Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) Forums

​​University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (UK HDI) has facilitated a series of focus groups and key informant interviews intended to draw insight into lived experiences from individuals who engage with the Kentucky OVR. Using the feedback collected, a survey was made available to gain a deeper understanding of the needs and experiences of these individuals. UK HDI will be conducting public forums to gauge the accuracy of our current data to help inform the Kentucky OVR CSNA.

Forums are an open space for the public to share insights, learn about the data that has been gathered, and provide feedback to help ensure the UK HDI team is on the right track for the 2026 KY OVR CSNA. Registration for each date closes 48 hours prior to each session. 

Three forum sessions will be held in February and March:

• ​Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET (registration closed)
  
• Thursday, March 05, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  
• Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET 
  

Register here: https://hdi.uky.edu/evaluation/ovr-csna/

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In the coming months, the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation will transition to a new case management system. This new, more modern system will create greater efficiencies in services when full implementation is completed. To prepare for this transition, OVR agency staff will be working diligently to get case files in the current system ready for transfer to the new system. Staff also will undergo intensive training required for the new system. All these items will temporarily impact staff schedules and may increase the wait time for appointments or require rescheduling of existing appointments. OVR appreciates your patience during this hectic time of transition to the new case management system and will do all it can to minimize its impact on our services. 

All Kentuckians with disabilities have an opportunity to be an essential part of Kentucky's workforce and their communities.

Mission

To empower Kentuckians with disabilities to maximize independence and economic security through competitive, integrated employment.

Core Values

OVR recognizes and respects the talents and contributions of all individuals as a vital part of a productive society. Therefore, OVR values:

• The rights, merit, and dignity of all persons with disabilities;
• Independence for Kentuckians with disabilities;
• Diversity, inclusion, and belonging;​
  
• Competitive, integrated employment;
• Career advancement and economic security; and
• Collaborative efforts and partnerships.
  

Goals​​​

As indicated in the Strategic Plan​​.​

OVR State Plan

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan 2024-2027

Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment Report

2023 Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) Report

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Written Notice of Beneficiary Protections (18 F)

Recently, the U.S. Department of Education notified OVR that we are now required to provide individuals who may receive OVR services a copy of this notice related to religious activities.  Please click on the link below to view the “Written Notice of Beneficiary Protections (18 F),” which outlines certain religious non-discrimination protections.

Written Notice of Beneficiary Protections (18 F)