A formal vocational assessment [1] can be conducted by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor [2] from your State Department of Rehabilitation or State Commission for the Blind/Vision Impaired [3], or by a private or public agency qualified to administer such an assessment. These assessments can help you learn more about the types of jobs that are the best match for your abilities, interests, and skills. Vocational assessments are usually administered in your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor’s office, but can also take place at One-Stop Career Centers [4], community agencies, or work evaluation centers within your state. Most vocational assessments address the following areas:
While a vocational assessment focuses on those areas critical in determining a career direction, you should also consider the daily living skills you’ll need at home and in the workplace, such as indoor and outdoor travel [6], financial management [7], assistive technology [8], communication skills [9], and personal self-care [10]. If you think you need additional training in any of these areas, ask your classroom teacher, special education teacher, school guidance counselor, or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor [2] to help you find additional resources.
Links:
[1] http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:W8HnFMrnqJUJ:www.transitioncoalition.org/~tcacs/new/files/voctransassess.pdf
[2] http://www.minddisorders.com/Py-Z/Vocational-rehabilitation.html
[3] http://www.visionaware.org/find_vision_rehabilitation_vision_services_in_your_state
[4] http://www.careeronestop.org/
[5] http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/onestop.htm
[6] http://www.visionaware.org/about_indoor_outdoor_travel
[7] http://www.visionaware.org/financial_management
[8] http://www.visionaware.org/computers_technology
[9] http://www.visionaware.org/reading_and_writing
[10] http://www.visionaware.org/personal_self_care