Sunday, July 12, 2009

WV's VR Policy Related to Self-Employment

I just clicked on the link to . . . WV's VR Policy Related to Self-Employment and was wondering if "the Division" is the West Virginia DRS (Division of Rehabilitative Services)?

The "policy" stated that . . .


"Self employment is a vocational option which may be considered as one of an array of employment choices available to the client and the Rehabilitation Counselor. If self employment is to be the placement of choice, the decision needs to be made as early as possible in the rehabilitation process. Active participation by both the Rehabilitation Counselor and the client are extremely critical in this decision. Self employment is a more viable employment goal today than even a few years ago. Because of the advancements in electronics and computers, new opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities to start a small business in West Virginia. However, owing to the very challenging nature of self employment, both advantages and disadvantages should be carefully considered."


It appears that one of several nuts about to be cracked is broadband access to rural West Virginia residents (or even small community residents). The other is employers, or companies, who are transitioning into telework options for their employees. This would be a huge opportunity for all job seekers in WV.


Satellite broadband and telework may be finally arriving at this time and place.


Could be some very good things are about to happen.

2 comments:

  1. West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation (WVDRS) is, in WV, what in other states is referred to as "VR" or Vocational Rehabilitation.

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  2. Thought so . . . Thanks!

    Then, indeed, WVDRS will support the 'policy' which says that, "Because of the advancements in electronics and computers, new opportunities are available for individuals with disabilitiea to start a small business in West Virginia."

    Now, to try this out with a viable jobseeker and a viable counselor.

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