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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONTRANSITION SERVICESPROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY2021
GREETINGSAs the section chair of the Vocational RehabilitationTransition Services section, I want to offer you greetingsfrom the International Association of RehabilitationProfessionals (IARP).As leaders in evaluation and transition planning, ourmembers know that the best transition plans use facts,data and current research to develop specific andachievable goals. Our mission is to help students movesuccessfully into their adult lives, and to help bridgethe gaps for students as they navigate this process. Asprofessionals that specialize in evaluation and planning,the experts in our organization have met the highest levelof professional qualifications to assist in this process.Our Members are EXPERTS in: Vocational EvaluationsTransition AssessmentsIndependent Education Evaluations (Transition)Vocational Rehabilitation CounselingExpert Witness ServicesVocational Transition ConsultingAnalysis of IEP Transition Goals and PlansSchool, Work and Community ObservationsJob Analysis/Supervision of Job CoachesCareer CounselingLabor Market AnalysisJob DevelopmentThe following is a list of our organization’s professionalsfrom across the country that are available to assist yourstudents with their transitional plans.Sincerely,Whitney Paine, MS, CRC, PVE, IPECIARP VRTS Section Chair2
ARIZONABAKKENSON & ASSOCIATES, LLCContact: Gretchen Bakkenson3241 E. Shea Blvd., #453Phoenix, AZ 85028-1451Phone: (602) 404-6455 Fax: (602) 687-8377Email Address: Gretchen@Bakkenson.netWebsite: www.Bakkenson.netTo provide transparent, informative, consultative andexpert opinions through diligent, unbiased research andevaluation.Service Area: Southwest & Western United StatesCALIFORNIACAREER DEVELOPMENT, INC.Contact: Joseph Torres2230 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 115Orange, CA 92868Phone: (714) 385-2815 Fax: (714) 460-2214Email Address: careerdv@pacbell.netWebsite: www.careersdev.comCAREER DEVELOPMENT, INC. is a vocational bilitationcounseling to injured workers through the State WorkersCompensation and U.S. Department of Labor EmploymentStandards Administration Office of Workers Compensation.Also, vocational expert witness, career counseling, vocationalevaluations/assessments for Personal Injury, Family andEmployment Law cases, and assists beneficiaries with careercounseling and ticket to work program administered by SSA.Service Area: Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside,Sacramento, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties3
CALIFORNIABLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio, Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (512) 537-1661Email Address: JWilliams@bloomconsultingco.comWebsite: www.bloomconsultingco.comBloom Consulting offers comprehensive transitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: CaliforniaCONNECTICUTCRC SERVICES, LLCContact: Erin Bailey, CRC, ABVE360 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 301Windsor, CT 06095Phone: (877) 567-5871 ext. 107 Fax: (413) 567-1291Email Address: erin.bailey@crc-s.comWebsite: www.crcservicesllc.comOur experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselorsare proficient in educational and vocational evaluations,knowledgeable in skill-set analysis, physical & mental jobrequirements, labor market trends and job placementalternatives. Team-CRC is committed to working withStudents, their families, school districts & attorneys to identifysuitable transition goals & prepare realistic, individualizedtransition plans with attainable outcomes.Service Area: Southern New England. CT, MA, RI4
CONNECTICUTJ. LYNN ENTERPRISES, LLCContact: Judith Imperatore714 Tolland Stage RoadTolland, CT 06084Phone: 8604547494Email Address: jude77@att.netWebsite: www.transitionresponse.comJ. Lynn Enterprises provides Comprehensive TransitionAssessment and Functional Vocational Evaluation for allSPED student with all types of challenges, training andconsultation to school districts, families, students and IEPteams on any and all aspects of transition and planning,professional development and transition programevaluation, development and organizational design, hybridtransition services that are completely individualized,litigation support and expert witnessing. J. Lynn works withprivate clients supporting families long term on programdesign/development, multidisciplinary team constructionand leadership, and 1:1 high level mentorship for studentsand adults in the areas of life skills, community access skills,vocational/career, long range planning and education andtraining. Services are provided throughout the U.S.Service Area: Transition in Special Education5
CONNECTICUTJ. LYNN ENTERPRISES, LLCContact: Judith Imperatore714 Tolland Stage RoadTolland, CT 06084Phone: 8604547494Email Address: jude77@att.netWebsite: www.transitionresponse.comJ. Lynn Enterprises provides Comprehensive TransitionAssessment and Functional Vocational Evaluation for allSPED student with all types of challenges, training andconsultation to school districts, families, students and IEPteams on any and all aspects of transition and planning,professional development and transition programevaluation, development and organizational design, hybridtransition services that are completely individualized,litigation support and expert witnessing. J. Lynn works withprivate clients supporting families long term on programdesign/development, multidisciplinary team constructionand leadership, and 1:1 high level mentorship for studentsand adults in the areas of life skills, community access skills,vocational/career, long range planning and education andtraining. Services are provided throughout the U.S.Service Area: Transition in Special Education6
FLORIDAFERRARA & ASSOCIATES, PAContact: Felicia Ferrara3030 N Rocky Point Drive West, Suite 150Tampa, FL 33607Phone: (813) 259-0303 Fax: 2053790130Email Address: docfferrara@aol.comWebsite: www.FerraraAssociates.comOver 30 years experience in working with family courton various aspects of vocational rehabilitation, parentplans and custody issues in dissolution of marriage. Dr.Ferrara holds degrees in psychology, vocational evaluationcertification with ABVE/Diplomat. Licensed PsychologyFL DOH and experience/training in forensic issues. NotedExpert Witness list with HIllsborough County Courts/Circuit13. CVE experience in both adult and child needs, such asLife Planning due to MVA or other injury. Consulted for yearswith vision impaired and numerous multi-systemic illnesses- impact on earnings.Service Area: Teens thru Adults, Central FloridaFLORIDAPAINE VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICESContact: Whitney Paine6327-4 Argyle Forest Blvd.Jacksonville, FL 32244Phone: 9046290020Email Address: wpaine@hotmail.comPaine Vocational Rehab Services provides evaluationand consulting services to transition age individuals. Weprovide vocational counseling, career counseling, transitionassessments, and independent living evaluations. Ourservices can assist students, parents, advocates, and otherprofessionals supporting individuals of transition age. Pleasereach out if you would like more information.Service Area: North Florida and Southern Georgia7
ILLINOISWATSON VR RESOURCES, INCContact: Elizabeth Watson909 W. Euclid Ave. #1757Arlington Heights, IL 60006Phone: (847) 259-3925Email Address: wvrri@sbcglobal.netTRANSITION ASSESSMENTS & CONSULTING SERVICESsince 2003. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling servicesspecializing in Transition Assessments and Planning. Servicesinclude comprehensive transition assessments and IEPrecommendations, review and consultation of current andprevious IEP expert witness, and litigation consultation. Mymission is to ensure that special education students receivequality transition assessments and plans through educatingothers on the importance of quality transition assessmentsresulting in realistic and obtainable transition goals andservices.Service Area: Illinois and surrounding states as well andthroughout the US.ILLINOISALKALINE CONSULTINGContact: Stuart Gilkison2858 University Avenue #102Madison, WI 53705Phone: (608) 819-6676Email Address: gilkison@alkaline-consulting.comAlkaline Consulting provides the following services totransition aged students: Vocational counseling, careercounseling, vocational evaluations, transition assessments,independent living evaluations. We are a smaller firm withsmaller caseloads that provides quality personal service.Service Area: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, California, NewYork.8
ILLINOISTHE EVAL CENTERContact: Lisa Byrne1s450 Summit Ave. Suite 180Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181Phone: (708) 589-4040 Fax: 708-589-4057Email Address: lisa.byrne@theevalcenter.orgWebsite: www.theevalcenter.orgThe Eval Center staff has provided independent high qualitycomprehensive transition vocational evaluations for familiesand schools for over 20 years. We have specializationsin working with a wide variety of disabilities, includingassociates fluent in sign language. We work with and areable to accommodate a wide range of students, ability levels,and challenges. Our services include providing a highlyindividualized and data driven analysis of each student. Ourcomprehensive information and recommendations canguide IEP Transition Goals and Plans. Our services includetransition, vocational, and independent living evaluations,rehabilitation counseling, consulting services, experttestimony, etc.Service Area: Greater Chicago Metropolitan andSurrounding Areas9
ILLINOISWATSON VR RESOURCES, INCContact: Elizabeth Watson, MS, CRC, LCPC909 W. Euclid Ave. #1757Arlington Heights, IL 60006Phone: (847) 259-3925Fax: (866) 371-9083Email Address: wvrri@sbcglobal.netTRANSITION ASSESSMENTS & CONSULTING SERVICESsince 2003. Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling servicesspecializing in Transition Assessments and Planning. Servicesinclude comprehensive transition assessments and IEPrecommendations, review and consultation of current andprevious IEP expert witness, and litigation consultation. Mymission is to ensure that special education students receivequality transition assessments and plans through educatingothers on the importance of quality transition assessmentsresulting in realistic and obtainable transition goals with theservices needed to transition to adult life. Elizabeth is activein promoting vocational rehabilitation counseling servicesfor special education students and educating and trainingfellow rehabilitation professionals on vocational rehabilitationtransition services. Elizabeth is a certified rehabilitationcounselor and licensed clinical professional counselor. Sheearned an MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and hasworked in the rehabilitation field for over 35 years.Service Area: Illinois and surrounding states as well andthroughout the US.10
ILLINOISVCSVOCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES LLCContact: Pamela Nelligan7156 W 127th StreetPalos Heights, IL 60462Phone: (708) 363-9826 Fax: (708)949-8494Email Address: nelligan.pam@gmail.comVocational Consulting Services, LLC assists students inestablishing result oriented post-secondary goals to assiststudents from moving from school to post school activities.Services provided are based on individual student’s needs,strengths, and interests. Assessments and services include:Post-secondary educational planning and goal setting,vocational training, job seeking skills training, job placementassistance, integrated employment, and communityparticipation. Vocational Consulting Services providestransitional services to school districts, state agencies,parents and advocates. Transitional Services include: Vocational Evaluation Vocational Consultation Job Seeking Assistance Person-Centered Post-Secondary Transitional GoalSetting Person-Centered Post-Secondary EducationalPlanning & Implementation Integrated Employment Work Adjustment Services Case File Reviews Vocational Counseling Functional Vocational Evaluations Vocational Assessments Attend IEP MeetingsService Area: Chicago Metropolitan Area and NorthwestIndiana Area11
IOWAALKALINE CONSULTINGContact: Stuart Gilkison2858 University Avenue #102Madison, WI 53705Phone: (608) 819-6676 Fax: (608) 360-9307Email Address: gilkison@alkaline-consulting.comAlkaline Consulting provides the following services totransition aged students: Vocational counseling, careercounseling, vocational evaluations, transition assessments,independent living evaluations. We are a smaller firmwith smaller caseloads that allow us the ability th providethorough comprehensive services. We have experience indirect service, public policy, and expert witness services.Service Area: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, California, NewYork.MASSACHUSETTSCRC SERVICES, LLCContact: Erin Bailey, CRC, ABVE813 Williams Street Suite 212Longmeadow, MA 01106Phone: (877) 567-5871 ext. 107 Fax: (413) 567-1291Email Address: erin.bailey@crc-s.comWebsite: www.crcservicesllc.comOur experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselorsare proficient in educational and vocational evaluations,knowledgeable in skill-set analysis, physical & mental jobrequirements, labor market trends and job placementalternatives. Team-CRC is committed to working withStudents, their families, school districts & attorneys to identifysuitable transition goals & prepare realistic, individualizedtransition plans with attainable outcomes.Service Area: Southern New England. MA,CT, RI12
MASSACHUSETTSContact: Kelley Challen55 Chapel StreetNewton, MA 02458Phone: 617-658-9800Fax: comNESCA is a neuropsychology practice andintegrative treatment center specializing inadolescent and young adult assessment and treatment. We offer neuropsychologicalevaluation, transition services, occupational and speech & language therapy, diagnosticscreening and counseling.NESCA's vision-driven, person-centered transition services support the needs of students,families, schools and professionals before, during and after postsecondary transition. Learnmore at: https://nesca-newton.com/transition/Our Transition Services Team offers:Transition Assessment ServicesVocational Assessment ServicesHome, School and Community Assessment of Functional SkillsConsultation, Planning, Coordination and Case ManagementProfessional Development, Trainings/Support for Schools, Professionals and GroupsReal-life Skills Coaching (including Home and Community, Pre-college, College Selectionand Career/Vocational Planning Services)Executive Function CoachingVirtual Coaching for Teens and Young Adults (and Their Parents)NESCA serves New England; throughout the U.S. and internationally via remote platforms13
NEW ENGLANDCRC SERVICES, LLCContact: Erin Bailey, CRC, ABVE813 Williams Street Suite 212Longmeadow, MA 01106Phone: (877) 567-5871 ext. 107 Fax: (413) 567-1291Email Address: erin.bailey@crc-s.comWebsite: www.crcservicesllc.comOur experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselorsare proficient in educational and vocational evaluations,knowledgeable in skill-set analysis, physical & mental jobrequirements, labor market trends and job placementalternatives. Team-CRC is committed to working withStudents, their families, school districts & attorneys to identifysuitable transition goals & prepare realistic, individualizedtransition plans with attainable outcomes.Service Area: Southern New England. MA, CT, RINEW JERSEYBLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (814) 655-3100Email Address: JWilliams@bloomconsultingco.comWebsite: www.bloomconsultingco.comBloom Consulting offers comprehensive transitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: New Jersey14
NEW YORKBLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (814) 655-3100Email Address: JWilliams@bloomconsultingco.comWebsite: www.bloomconsultingco.comBloom Consulting offers comprehensive transitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: New YorkNEVADABLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (702) 850-4686Email Address: JWilliams@bloomconsultingco.comBloom Consulting offers comprehensive transitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: Nevada15
PENNSYLVANIABLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (814) 655-3100Email Address: rscomprehensivetransitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: PennsylvaniaRHODE ISLANDCRC SERVICES, LLCContact: Erin Bailey, CRC, ABVE813 Williams Street Suite 212Longmeadow, MA 01106Phone: (877) 567-5871 ext. 107 Fax: (413) 567-1291Email Address: erin.bailey@crc-s.comWebsite: www.crcservicesllc.comOur experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselorsare proficient in educational and vocational evaluations,knowledgeable in skill-set analysis, physical & mental jobrequirements, labor market trends and job placementalternatives. Team-CRC is committed to working withStudents, their families, school districts & attorneys to identifysuitable transition goals & prepare realistic, individualizedtransition plans with attainable outcomes.Service Area: Southern New England. RI, CT, MA16
TENNEESSEETYRA WATTS VOCATIONALCONSULTINGContact: Tyra Watts P. O. Box 770960Memphis, TN 38177Phone: (901) 921-6566Email Address: tawatts@tyravocconsulting.comTyra Watts Vocational Consulting can help you develop aplan to advance your interests in both the short and longerterm and anticipate the impact of your decisions. We provideknowledgeable and objective guidance without competinginterests that allows you to make strategic and informeddecisions. We provide the following services to transitionaged students: Vocational counseling, career counseling,vocational wellness counseling, vocational evaluations,transition assessments. We look forward to guiding you onyour vocational journey of education.Service Area: Greater Memphis Area17
TENNEESSEECAREERS4U VOCATIONAL COUNSELINGSERVICESContact: Chelsea BrownP.O. Box 680296Franklin, TN 37068Phone: (615) 997-8353Fax: (615) 462-7294Email Address: careers4uvoc@gmail.comWebsite: www.careers4uvcs.comCareers4U uses a multifaceted approach to provide servicesto students transitioning from school to work. We have acontract with the State of TN to provide all 5 services (SelfAdvocacy, Work-Readiness, Job Exploration, Work-basedLearning, and Post-Secondary Counseling) at no cost toparents or guardians. Students must be age 14-22 and havea disability.Service Area: Transition from School To Work18
TENNEESSEECAREERS4U VOCATIONAL COUNSELINGSERVICESContact: Chelsea BrownP.O. Box 680296Franklin, TN 37068Phone: 615-997-8353 Fax: 615-462-7294Email Address: careers4uvoc@gmail.comWebsite: www.careers4uvcs.comCareers4U uses a multifaceted approach to provide servicesto students transitioning from school to work. We have acontract with the State of TN to provide all 5 services (SelfAdvocacy, Work-Readiness, Job Exploration, Work-basedLearning, and Post-Secondary Counseling) at no cost toparents or guardians. Students must be age 14-22 and havea disability.Service Area: Transition from School To Work19
TEXASBLOOM CONSULTING, LLCContact: James Williams3001 Joe Dimaggio Ste 800Round Rock, TX 78665Phone: (512) 537-1661Email Address: JWilliams@bloomconsultingco.comWebsite: rehensivetransitionservices and vocational evaluations for youth and adultswith disabilities. We are now serving California, Nevada,Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey! Some of our servicesinclude Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) thatfocus on work readiness skills, Independent EducationalEvaluations, Functional Vocational and Transition Evaluations,and our brand new Campus Connections program thatprovides support to neurodiverse college students.Service Area: TexasWISCONSINALKALINE CONSULTINGContact: Stuart Gilkison2858 University Avenue #102Madison, WI 53705Phone: (608) 819-6676 Fax: 608-360-9307Email Address: gilkison@alkaline-consulting.comAlkaline Consulting provides the following services totransition aged students: Vocational counseling, careercounseling, transition assessments, independent livingevaluations. Alkaline Consulting has a small staff, and smallercaseloads, that is dedicated to quality results.Service Area: Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa.20
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONTRANSITION SERVICESInternational Association of Rehabilitation Professionals1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252St. Paul, MN 55114Toll free: 888-427-7722Phone: 651-379-7290 Fax: 651-290-2266rehabpro.org21
Tampa, FL 33607 Phone: (813) 259-0303 Fax: 2053790130 . PAINE VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES Contact: Whitney Paine 6327-4 Argyle Forest Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32244 Phone: 9046290020 Email Address: wpaine@hotmail.com Paine Vocational Rehab Services provides evaluation and consulting services to transition age individuals. .
