Vocational Rehabilitation for Patients
ESRD Network 16 strives to promote optimal care for individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease. Optimal care not only includes safe and quality care, but must also include efforts to improve patient independence, quality of life, and rehabilitation. Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides a path to reduce the impact of kidney disease on your lifestyle and income. See below for patient resources to assist you in returning to work or school.
VR Resources for Patients
- Find a State VR or Employment Network Counselor
- Guide to Working with Your Local VR Offices or EN - English | Spanish
- VR for People on Dialysis Living in Rural Areas - English | Spanish
- VR Success Stories - English | Spanish
- Working While Disabled: How We Can Help* – A Social Security Publication
- Understanding the Benefits* – A Social Security Publication
- Social Security Administration Fact Sheet* – 2021 Social Security changes
- Keeping Your Job When You Need Dialysis – Anemia, income and treatment options fact sheet
- VR Brochure (Trifold) - English | Spanish
- Are You Ready to Explore Work? - English | Spanish
*Available in other languages at https://www.ssa.gov/
The Network wants to support your efforts in regards to vocational rehabilitation and to help address any barriers. If you have any suggestions/comments or would like technical assistance on this matter, please give call Lisa Hall, MSSW, LICSW, Patient Services Director, at 1 (800) 262-1514.
Page updated October 22, 2020