Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Location:
MHA TERO/Energy Complex - 4th Floor
305 4th Avenue
New Town, ND 58763
Mailing:
307 5TH Avenue
New Town, ND 58763
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Contact:
Phone: (701) 627-2994
Fax: (701) 627-3002
Servies Provided & Mission
The TAT Vocational Rehabilitation Project is an education and training area program that offers Vocational Rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities. The goal of this project is to assist people with the liabilities to find and/or maintain employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation includes an array of services funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration in cooperation with the state of N.D. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Office Staff
Dave Blacksmith
White Shield Manager
- Ext. 232
- 701-421-6507
- dblacksmith@mhanation.com
Nancy Fox
Administrative Assistant
- Ext. 233
- 701-421-5244
- nancyfox@mhanation.com
Geneva Hale
Administration Building Admin Assistant
- 701-527-8466
- ghale@mhanation.com
Services
Tribal VR services are designed to achieve an employment objective consistent with your unique circumstances. You and your counselor will assess your strengths, resources, priorities, abilities, concerns, and capabilities to arrive at an acceptable rehabilitation plan.
The Following Services May be Utilized:
- Eligibility and/or vocational needs assessments
- Counseling, guidance, and work-related placement services
- Vocational other training services
- Mental and physical restoration
- Maintenance for additional costs incurred while in rehabilitation
- Tuition, books/supplies, room/board, personal needs allowances, transportation
- Interpreter services for individuals who are deaf or visually impaired
- Occupational licenses, supplies, tools, equipment, and initial stocks
- Recruitment and training services
- Assistive technology services
- Native healing services
- Information and referral services
Eligible
Examples of Disabilities
Alcohol & Drug Addicition
Blindness or Eye Disorders
Amputations
Hearing Problems
Mental Retardation
Orthopedic Problems
Head Injuries
Mental Illness
Seizure Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Spinal Cord Injuries
Speech Problems
or any other physical or mental condition that impedes one's ability to work.
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Request Forms
Finanical Requests
Sage coulee (Chairman) Request
White Shield Request
West Segment Request
Four Bears Request
Enrollment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few most frequently questions.
Answered by the department
How Do I Apply for Vocational Rehabilitaion Services Project?
You may start the process now by simply calling the TAT Vocational Rehabilitation Services Project at (701) 627-2994 or you can stop by the Vocational Rehabilitation office or may write us at:
TAT VR Program
307 5TH Avenue
New Town, ND 58763
After I make contact what happens next?
Upon completion of an application for services, the Vocational Rehabilitation staff will conduct an intake interview to determine your eligibility and appropriate services consistent with your unique strengths and capabilities, You will be asked to provide copies of records certifying your disability, or the VR counselor will obtain your signature on appropriate information release for permitting your physician to provide this information directly to them.
Once you are determined eligible under the program’s guidelines, you will enter into the rehabilitation phase of your program.
Who is eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation services?
To be eligible for TAT Vocational Rehabilitation services Project Activities:
- Must be an enrolled member an Alaskan Native or American Indian Tribe.
- You must have a physical or mental impairment.
- Your impairment must constitute, or result in, a substantial impediment to your employment.
- You must be “reasonably expected to benefit”, in terms of employment, from the Vocational Rehabilitation received.
What funding is Vocational Rehabilitation Under?
Funding for the Three Affiliated Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Services Project is provided through a grant from the US Department of Education/ Rehabilitation Administration.