The VIOA is a component of a clients vocational rehabilitation pathway that has the purpose of restoring a client’s independence in their employment situation.
Vocational independence
Vocational independence is achieved when a client can do the work they are trained, experienced, or educated in and they can work for 30 hours per week or more.
The purpose of the VIOA is to:
- Consider the Individual Rehabilitation Plan prepared with the client.
- Review the vocational rehabilitation carried out and completed under the plan.
- Consider the types of work suitable for the client.
A report is provided that will show whether a client’s rehabilitation has been completed and they are able to obtain/maintain employment or have achieved vocational independence. This assessment confirms that the client has been given comprehensive vocational rehabilitation that has addressed any injury-related barriers to their independence in employment.
