The Nancy D. Miller Vocational Rehabilitation Center (VRC)
Located on the VISIONS Center on Blindness campus, the VRC is a fully accessible facility built to host our residential work readiness programs serving young adults with vision loss.
The VRC offers a state-of-the-art technology and computer center, a fully equipped training kitchen and laundry facilities, classrooms, meeting rooms, dining hall, and several lounges promoting informal gatherings and peer support.
Vocational Rehabilitation Center:
111 Summit Park Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
About Our Residential Work Readiness Programs
Our residential work readiness programs prepare young adults (18-23 years old) to enter the workforce via an intensive certificate program with durations of 45 days, 60 days, or 15 weeks.
The curriculum for each program focuses on the five elements of the federal Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), including Job Exploration and Counseling, Work-based Learning Experiences, Post-secondary Education, Workplace Readiness Training, and Self Advocacy.
Each Participant’s Path to Success Includes the Following:
Skill Building
Participants learn both vocational hard skills (navigating job boards, preparing resumes, and interviewing) as well as soft skills (understanding and managing emotions in the workplace, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy.) This combined training helps participants adapt to the workplace culture.
Certificate Programs
Through partnerships with Rockland County Community College, Southern Westchester BOCES, and Rockland BOCES, participants can apply for any of over 30 additional online certificates in fields including nursing assistant, teacher’s assistant, HVAC, and more.
Workplace Support
During our 15-Week Program, participants complete an 80-100-hour internship prior to program completion, and are eligible for additional support from VISIONS job placement staff. During our 45 and 60-day programs, participants receive support from our Workforce Department.
Ready to Get Started?
Programs and services at the VRC are offered at no cost to participants sponsored by the New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB). For more information or questions about our VRC programs, contact:
Jessica Clarke
VRC Engagement Coordinator / Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
(845) 354-3003 ext. 308
jclarke@visionsvcb.org
Steph Esteves
Director of VCB & VRC Residential Programs
(845) 354-3003 ext. 302
sesteves@visionsvcb.org