The official Twitter account for the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Pennsylvania, USA
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📢OVR’s New Castle office has moved to:
📍2656 Ellwood Road, Suite #102, New Castle, PA 16101.
The office can still be reached at the below numbers:
724-656-3070 Voice
724-656-3252 TTY
800-442-6379 Voice
888-870-4476 TTY
724-510-0522 Video Phone
ALT The text "We have moved" written above a dotted line that is connected by two location pins. The OVR logo is also in the graphic.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Today, L&I employees joined individuals using white canes for a walk from the L&I building to the Capitol to celebrate White Cane Day and honor the independence and achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired.
In Pennsylvania, L&I’s @PA_OVR and the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) help make that independence possible by providing skills, technology, and support to help people live and work confidently.
Reminder: Under PA’s White Cane Law, drivers must yield and stop if necessary for anyone using a white cane or guide animal.
ALT L&I employees joined individuals using white canes for a walk from the L&I building to the Capitol to celebrate White Cane Day.
ALT L&I employees joined individuals using white canes for a walk from the L&I building to the Capitol to celebrate White Cane Day.
ALT L&I employees joined individuals using white canes for a walk from the L&I building to the Capitol to celebrate White Cane Day.
📢 The PA Human Relations Commission wants to hear from you on the Proposed Guidance on Assistance, Emotional Support, and Service Animals!
🔍 Learn more in the below post.
🔗 Fill out the public comment survey: lnkd.in/epQRF6WP
We’re hiring! Join us as we help empower individuals with disabilities to access employment and independence.
🔍Internships: lnkd.in/e_eXYfiZ
🔍Permanent Jobs: lnkd.in/e5Khp9Mf
❓ [email protected]
Stevens Amendment disclosure: lnkd.in/eHn9W2RV
ALT A woman sits with a student and reviews paperwork with him. OVR's logo and the following text is on the screen: We are hiring. Join our team!
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
For two years, Mark Fulmore participated in L&I’s MY Work program at the Homestead Cemetery in Allegheny County, developing leadership, communication and initiative-taking skills.
After completing the program, Mark was hired as a MY Work supervisor, helping other students with disabilities gain hands-on experience while earning a paycheck.
Now, he’s putting those skills toward his next goal: a carpentry apprenticeship! 🛠️ We can’t wait to see where Mark’s career takes him.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
We’re flipping through the scrapbook and looking back at a great summer with L&I’s MY Work program.
Operated through L&I’s @PA_OVR, MY Work connects high school students with disabilities to paid work experiences in their own communities.
This summer, OVR helped more than 1,000 students gain paid work experience at more than 250 worksites across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Today, L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker celebrated six students with disabilities who spent their summer gaining paid, hands-on work experience through L&I's MY Work program.
From painting murals and planting gardens to mulching and maintaining Scranton's parks, these students built valuable workplace skills while making their community an even better place to live.
The experience was made possible through a six-year partnership between L&I's @PA_OVR, @YAPInc, and the @ScrantonCityGov.
Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dli/newsroom…
ALT L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker talking to a MY Work Program student.
ALT Shapiro Administration Celebrates Scranton Students with Disabilities for Summer of Service Through L&I’s MY Work Program.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Ellie, an @PA_OVR summer intern, spent her third summer with L&I.
Through her internship, she created graphics, wrote articles, and gained hands-on experience supporting the communications team at events. She plans to pursue a career with the Commonwealth after graduating from college next spring.
Thank you, Ellie, for all your hard work!
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and it’ll be here before you know it! This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent,” carrying the spirit of last year’s celebration forward in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Learn more⬇️
beta.dol.gov/programs-initia…
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Older adults, Medical Assistance recipients & persons with disabilities may qualify for free or low-cost public transit.
Providers operating across PA offer programs to assist these riders with their transportation needs. Learn more: pa.gov/FindMyRide.
ALT Are you eligible for transportation assistance> Find your ride today! Graphic with pictures of people riding public transportation.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Happy National Intern Day! 🎉
Today, we're celebrating Emaline, an @PA_OVR summer intern spending her summer with L&I’s Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
Through her internship, Emaline has helped create outreach reports to improve communication and keep up with the ever-changing landscape of the deaf and hard of hearing community in Pennsylvania. She plans to use that experience to pursue a career in writing or media and hopes to continue sharing her voice with the world.
Thank you, Emaline, for all your hard work and happy National Intern Day to all the interns making a difference across Pennsylvania!
Check out the impact residents of PA with disabilities, OVR staff, and partners made in our 2025 annual report! Through stories and data, you’ll meet the Pennsylvania businesses and individuals who are leading change.
Access the report: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p…
ALT The OVR annual report cover page in dark blue, showing success story pictures, including a picture of First Lady Lori Shapiro with OVR Exec. Director Ryan Hyde and staff visiting Clean logic
Earlier this month, OVR staff with our Washington BVRS office joined people with disabilities, advocates, and service providers to help commemorate 36 years of the ADA at the first ever Disability Pride Washington in Southeastern PA. Learn more: cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video…
Congrats to Steve Pennington, recently retired PA CAP Director, who was recognized at OVR’s June State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation meeting with a proclamation by Governor Josh Shapiro for his 40+ years of work upholding civil rights & protecting PA disability communities!
ALT Pictured (left to right): OVR Executive Director Ryan Hyde, Steve Pennington, and L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Students with disabilities who gain paid work experience before graduation are 4x more likely to secure competitive employment. 👏
That's why @PA_OVR is proud to support programs like MY Work, which help students earn their first paycheck, develop workplace skills, and build a foundation for future success.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Farmers market season is in full swing, and students in L&I’s MY Work program are helping @yorkfreshff keep fresh produce moving from the field to the community.
Operated through L&I’s @PA_OVR, MY Work connects students with disabilities to paid work experiences in their own communities, helping them build skills, confidence, and career experience.
ALT Students in L&I’s MY Work program are helping York Fresh Food Farms with tasks like cleaning produce while earning a paycheck.
ALT Students in L&I’s MY Work program are helping York Fresh Food Farms with tasks like cleaning produce while earning a paycheck.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
Looking for a feel-good read? 📖
Check out L&I’s Whole Stories, real stories that highlight how L&I’s @PA_OVR supports individuals with disabilities and strengthens communities in all 67 counties across the Commonwealth.
From life-changing support to career connections, these stories show the impact of opportunity in action.
🔗 pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs…
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is open and accepting applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. PA seniors and individuals with disabilities may be eligible for up to $1,000 back in their pockets. Learn more and apply today at pa.gov/PTRR.
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation retweeted
L&I and our Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) are excited to introduce The Whole Story – a new series highlighting the real impact of @PA_OVR across the Commonwealth’s 67 counties.
In this series, you’ll meet real Pennsylvanians, explore local partnerships, and discover how opportunity, training, and support come together to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and thrive in the workforce.
Read more: pa.gov/agencies/dli/programs…
#ThrowbackThursday Assistive Technology (AT) in action! In recognition of #NDEAM, OVR’s Pittsburgh office hosted a free event in October. Attendees were able to engage hands-on with devices and software that support hiring and retention and ask experts questions.
ALT Pittsburg OVR staff smile for a photo at a table with OVR info.