Vocational Rehabilitation Program FAQ

Q. What is an impediment to employment?
A. When a disability keeps a person from getting or keeping gainful employment then it creates an obstacle or impediment to employment.

Q. Do all consumers of this department receive the same services?
A. No. Each consumer will work with a VR counselor to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment that will include the services he/she needs to reach the chosen employment outcome.

Q. Is alcohol/drug dependence a disability served by this department?
A. Yes, if the consumer can provide proof of successfully completing an inpatient treatment  program within the previous three years and fulfill the treatment requirements set forth in departmental guidelines which includes 6 months of sobriety and attendance of weekly NA/AA meetings.

Q. Does this department pay consumers to attend school?
A. No. If the consumer and the VR counselor choose an employment goal that requires training, and Individualized Plan for Employment will be developed that includes services that will allow the consumer to attend training.

Job Development Services Program FAQ

Q. What is an impediment to employment?
A. When a disability keeps a person from getting or keeping gainful employment then it creates an obstacle or impediment to employment.

Q. Do all consumers of this department receive the same services?
A. No. Each consumer will work with a VR counselor to develop an Individualized Plan for Employment that will include the services he/she needs to reach the chosen employment outcome.

Q. Is alcohol/drug dependence a disability served by this department?
A. Yes, if the consumer can provide proof of successfully completing an inpatient treatment  program within the previous three years and fulfill the treatment requirements set forth in departmental guidelines which includes 6 months of sobriety and attendance of weekly NA/AA meetings.

Q. Does this department pay consumers to attend school?
A. No. If the consumer and the VR counselor choose an employment goal that requires training, and Individualized Plan for Employment will be developed that includes services that will allow the consumer to attend training.

Special Needs Assistance Program FAQ

Q. Can the program pay the expenses directly instead of reimbursing the funds expended?
A. All funds are paid on a reimbursement basis only. Receipts for expenses paid must be submitted for consideration.

Q. Do you have to live in the Chickasaw Nation service area to apply for the program?
A. There are no residency requirements for the program.

Q. Does your household have to make below a certain amount to qualify for the program?
A. There are no income guidelines for the program.

Q. Do you have to have a certain blood quantum to qualify for the program?
A. There are no blood quantum guidelines for the program.