South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

What South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department does

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) is a state government agency headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina, designated under federal law as South Carolina's state vocational rehabilitation agency. Per firmographic records the agency traces back to 1923, with the agency's online operations under that name dating from at least 2006. SCVRD delivers individualized vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities at no cost, including comprehensive evaluation, disability benefits counseling, job training and placement, rehabilitation and assistive technology (including adaptive driving and home/vehicle modification), job retention support, pre-employment transition services for youth, and substance abuse recovery through the Palmetto Center in Florence.

The agency operates an extensive service infrastructure: 31+ area offices and training centers covering all 46 South Carolina counties, plus specialized facilities including the Bryant Center in Lyman, the Palmetto Center (residential substance abuse recovery) in Florence, and the West Columbia Campus (Evaluation Center and Rehabilitation Technology Center). The agency also runs Disability Determination Services from regional offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, performing federal SSI/SSDI eligibility determinations on behalf of the Social Security Administration. Supporting technology consists of a standard CivicPlus government website with Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 A/AA accessibility compliance, an internal Outlook on the Web mail client (VR Webmail) on Microsoft Exchange Server, and a Moodle-based e-learning platform (LOTIS) for staff training.

SCVRD does not operate on a commercial revenue model. Funding flows from federal WIOA Title I vocational rehabilitation grants and South Carolina state general fund appropriations, with no cost to eligible individuals. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through self-referral and partner referrals (schools, healthcare providers, community organizations), plus a business partnership program connecting qualified job seekers with disabilities to South Carolina employers. Governance is provided by a Commissioner (Felicia W. Johnson) and a Board of Directors representing South Carolina congressional districts.

Name

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Legal name

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Website

https://scvrd.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is a state government agency that delivers no-cost vocational rehabilitation services—including evaluation, job training, assistive technology, and job placement—to individuals with disabilities across all 46 South Carolina counties, funded through federal WIOA grants and state appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Disability employment services
• Workforce development programs
• Assistive technology services
• Job training placement

Headquarters

HQ city

West Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices34 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: SCVRD operates as a state government agency funded through federal and state appropriations. The agency receives funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and state general funds to provide vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals with disabilities at no cost.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SCVRD is South Carolina's designated state vocational rehabilitation agency providing individualized services to eligible individuals with disabilities, including comprehensive vocational evaluation, job training and placement, assistive technology, disability benefits counseling, and job retention support. The agency also delivers business partnership services to employers seeking qualified candidates, pre-employment transition services for youth with disabilities, residential substance abuse recovery through the Palmetto Center, and federal disability determination services for Social Security.

Product overview

South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) operates as a state government agency providing vocational rehabilitation services rather than a commercial tech product. The organization offers a portfolio of services including individual vocational rehabilitation (evaluation, benefits counseling, job training/placement, assistive technology), business services (partnerships, job retention, training), youth pre-employment programs, and substance abuse recovery through the Palmetto Center. SCVRD also provides disability determination services for the federal government. Supporting infrastructure includes training centers across South Carolina (Bryant Center, Palmetto Center, West Columbia Campus), internal tools for staff email (VR Webmail/Outlook on the Web) and training (LOTIS), and community programs like the annual journalism contest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Palmetto Center: A voluntary four-week residential substance abuse recovery program serving VR consumers with vocational and treatment services for people whose employment is prevented or jeopardized by substance abuse or dependence.
• Bryant Center

Products and services

• Comprehensive Evaluation Assessment services that evaluate an eligible individual's capabilities, limitations, and vocational potential in order to develop an appropriate individualized employment plan. Targeted at individuals with disabilities seeking vocational rehabilitation services.
• Disability Benefits Counseling Counseling service that helps individuals with disabilities understand and navigate disability benefits (SSI, SSDI) while making plans for employment. Targeted at VR consumers receiving or applying for disability benefits.
• Job Training and Placement Services that prepare individuals with disabilities for employment, including job readiness training, job search assistance, and job placement support. Targeted at eligible VR consumers seeking competitive integrated employment.
• Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Technology, equipment, and support services including rehabilitation technology, adaptive driving evaluation and training, vehicle modification, home modification, and personal assistance services. Targeted at individuals with disabilities needing assistive technology to obtain or maintain employment.
• Job Retention Services Support services that help individuals with disabilities maintain employment, including short-term job supports and ongoing counseling. Targeted at employed VR consumers at risk of job loss.
• Pre-Employment Services for Youth Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities including Disability Mentoring Day, summer activities, Project SEARCH internships, and Youth Advisory Council programs. Targeted at students with disabilities preparing to transition from school to work.
• Substance Abuse Recovery (Palmetto Center) A voluntary four-week residential substance abuse recovery program providing vocational and treatment services for individuals whose employment is prevented or jeopardized by substance abuse or dependence. Targeted at VR consumers with addiction challenges before employment can be pursued.
• Disability Determination Services Federal disability determination services including consultative examination providers and disability evaluations that make eligibility determinations for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Delivered on behalf of the Social Security Administration through regional offices in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville.
• Business Partnership Services Services for South Carolina employers including job placement assistance, job retention services, job training services, and access to training centers to connect qualified candidates with disabilities to employment opportunities. Targeted at businesses seeking qualified employees.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WIOA Core PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCVRD is a core partner in South Carolina's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) combined state plan, collaborating with Adult/DW/Youth programs, Adult Education, Wagner-Peyser, Jobs for Veterans, SNAP E&T, TANF, and Trade Adjustment Assistance programs.
• Project SEARCHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCVRD partners with Project SEARCH, a national program that provides employment preparation and internship opportunities for students with disabilities through collaborations with local businesses and schools.
• South Carolina Schools and School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCVRD provides pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities in partnership with schools throughout South Carolina, including disability mentoring day and summer activities programs.
• Social Security AdministrationcoreOthersSCVRD's Disability Determination Services makes disability determinations for Social Security, processing claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals: Nonprofit providing disability services including employment/vocational rehabilitation and independent living support comparable to SCVRD's consumer services.
• The Arc: Advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supported employment and transition services akin to SCVRD.

Emerging players

• Melwood: Nonprofit focused on employment, training, and job placement for people with disabilities, overlapping SCVRD's supported employment offering.
• MVLE: Regional nonprofit providing vocational training and employment services for people with disabilities, comparable in service model to SCVRD.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries International: Nonprofit operating job training and disability/barrier employment programs nationally; overlaps with SCVRD's workforce development and placement mission.

Regional players

• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS): State designated vocational rehabilitation agency serving Virginia; directly analogous mission and WIOA-funded model but in a different geography.
• California Department of Rehabilitation: California's state VR agency providing employment services to people with disabilities under the same federal mandate as SCVRD.
• Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Texas state VR program delivering assessment, training, and job placement for individuals with disabilities, mirroring SCVRD's core services.

Others

• SourceAmerica: Nonprofit connecting employers with a network of agencies that employ people with disabilities; an ecosystem enabler of disability employment like SCVRD's business services.
• Bancroft: Provider of services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and brain injury, including vocational and transition programs adjacent to SCVRD's scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thescvrd
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• Facebookfacebook.com/thescvrd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thescvrd

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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