Workforce training Resources

Workforce Training Resources

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM & R) offers comprehensive rehabilitation for the residual effects of traumatic brain injury, stroke, musculoskeletal injury, spinal cord injury, chronic pain management, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, vascular disease, amputations, fractures, joint replacement, arthritis, burns, pediatric injuries, polytrauma and illnesses and neuromuscular disorders.

Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (CCER) Provides continuing education and other resources for rehabilitation providers.

Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, School of Allied Health, Virginia Commonwealth University
P.O. Box 980330
Richmond, VA 23298-0330
(804) - 828 - 1132 | (804) - 828 - 1321 (fax)

Family Friendly Fun and Special Needs Resources offers access to mind, body and spirit-enriching information that enhances the quality and enjoyment of family life with special needs.

LD Online resources include an ask the Expert bulletin board, a state-by-state resource guide and the ABCs of LD/ADD.

The National Institute on Developmental Delays - provides "Service for All Children" on a national basis. Their "womb to tomb" service delivery system provides community based, experience-oriented activities for all age groups.

NorthWind Interactive Technology features school to work transition products for teachers and para-professionals as well as products designed to train employment specialists that specialize in working with persons with disabilities.

PED deals with every aspect of disability in the workplace -- from legal mandates, to operational issues, to how workplaces, schools, and entire communities can accommodate and integrate individuals with disabilities. The program has provided information, training, consultation, and technical assistance on disability issues since the late 1960s.

REHABinfo Network Neuromuscular Diseases Information Clearinghouse improves the lives of individuals with neuromuscular diseases by developing and evaluating new strategies that address lifelong needs for research-based medical care and counseling, psychosocial well-being, education, and independent living.

The Rural Institute is part of the national network of programs funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) committed to assisting in the provision of interdisciplinary training, research, service demonstration programs, leverage of funds, and information dissemination which increases and supports the independence, productivity, and inclusion into the community of persons with developmental disabilities.

TechLink disseminates information, through the Web on transition and school to adulthood to teachers, parents and other related service personnel. Project TechLink staff gathers state-of-the-art information on transition best practices for students with severe disabilities.

UW-Stout Research & Training Center - improves employment outcomes and self-sufficiency of persons with disabilities served by community-based rehabilitation programs.