The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides services designed to improve economic opportunities for individuals with physical and mental disabilities through employment. OVR has a network of 17 community rehabilitation centers (AbilityWorks) located throughout the state, which provide vocational assessment, job training and actual work experience for individuals with disabilities. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) serves individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP) provides services to individuals with the most severe disabilities who do not necessarily demonstrate immediate potential for competitive employment. ,The Office of Disability Determination Services (ODDS) funded entirely through the Social Security Administration, establishes eligibility for Mississippians with severe disabilities that apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and/or Supplemental Security Income.

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