Client Assistance Program
Consumer & VR Counselor
Discussion Guide

For Individuals with Disabilities and their Counselors

Print this Discussion Guide and fill it out.

Purpose: To Negotiate Services and Concerns With Your Counselor

Circle/write your selection below: Only choose the one that applies to you.

a) Indicate the Service(s) you need:

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b) You would like your counselor to communicate with you better. Indicate why:

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c) Expedite the process, you have been waiting too long.

d) You need a referral to a job placement provider to help you find a job.

e) Other:

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Give 2 reasons why: If your request is not related to you going to work, then you may have to rethink your request for services.

a)____________________________________________________

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b)____________________________________________________

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Example: Providing a letter from your doctor that recommends surgery or therapy.

Indicate the letters or documents you have to support your request(s):

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If your issue has been resolved through your efforts, congratulations on your self-advocacy!