CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

02/12/2024

Join us tomorrow for the International Day for People with Disabilities! 🥳OVR will be partnering with Brabu Pharmacy to provide FREE Covid/Flu vaccinations, FREE Blood Pressure and Sugar checks, exhibits, and more 🤩 In collaboration with the Disability Network Partners there will be fun activities, entertainment, snacks, and more! 🎶🍿

See you there! 🥳

02/12/2024

‼️PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT‼️

08/05/2024

Hafa Adai! 🇲🇵 Mental Health Awareness Month, along with National Adolescent Health Month, signed and took effect this May 2024🪻Should you, or any one, with a disability and require VR Services to obtain or maintain employment, feel free to stop by our office to fill out an application. Your Mental Health Matters!🪻We are here for you! 🪻

08/05/2024

Thank you Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan for your continuous support and advocacy towards the needs of individuals with Mental Health challenges.

For those with Mental Health related disabilities, who may benefit from Vocational Rehabilitation Services, please contact the CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at (670) 322-6537/38. You are not alone, we are here for you!

23/01/2024

The CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking interested vendors to provide the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). For more information, contact Connielynn Camacho at (670) 322-6537 or (670) 322-6538.

16/01/2024

Exciting News from the CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation!

Dr. Chaz Compton from San Diego State University and James Rayphand, Director of OVR, recently shared insights on how businesses can benefit from vocational rehabilitation training programs at the Saipan Rotary Club meeting.

Did you know OVR's mission is to increase employment and promote independence for eligible individuals with disabilities in the CNMI?

Director Rayphand highlighted that training and employment funds are available for businesses hiring individuals with disabilities. OVR covers training costs and even pays the salary for six months if they are hired!

In 2023, OVR funds made a life-changing difference for 16 individuals, supporting their education dreams and providing access to assistive technology. OVR is "consumer choice" driven, ensuring individuals shape their own goals.

Have questions or want to explore how your business can get involved? Reach out to the CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation today by calling (670) 322-6537.

11/01/2024

Public Law 23-15 is a win for our local businesses and a win for our community. Thank you Office of Governor Arnold I. Palacios and Rep. Thomas John "TJ" Dela Cruz Manglona for your support.

(a) Any employer who hires an individual with a di sability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), may qualify for a non-refundable tax credit of 40% of the wages paid to such worker against the tax imposed on employer's total gross revenue.

(b) In order to qualify for the tax credit provided for in § ### (a), the individual must be continuously employed by the employer for nine months. The individual may be employed part-time or full-time. The tax credit shall be capped at $4,000 per employer per tax yearJor all the employer's eligible emp loyees. This cap shall increaseby $ 1,000 for each tax year thereafter, to a maximum of $10,000.

(c) To obtain the nonrefundable tax credit, the employer must furnish to the Division of Revenue and Taxation a properly documented compliance letter for each individual issued by any medically acceptable clinic and/or laboratory. Further, the employer shall annually certify compliance with all provisions of this section to the Secretary of Labor

11/01/2024

Office of Governor Arnold I. Palacios signed into law House Bill 23-35, which provides tax incentives to employers who hire individuals with special needs.

Read more here:
https://www.mvariety.com/news/local/governor-oks-tax-incentives-for-employers-who-hire-individuals-with-special-needs/article_5b97e76e-aed1-11ee-9262-0fb02240a0c6.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2dM7OH9gylQg-OpqXzjCBmBvdpy-x7R5Zc2-z4FA7vtXq91hBjOjev0ZE

GOVERNOR Arnold I. Palacios on Monday signed into law House Bill 23-35, which provides tax incentives to employers who hire individuals with special needs.

04/01/2024

Join us as we welcome Dr. Chaz Compton of San Diego State University to gather data on the current needs of individuals with disabilities in our public forums on Saipan, Tinian and Rota from January 8-12.

28/07/2023

GOOD AFTERNOON, MARIANAS!

We are back again with our monthly OVR Data at a glance!🧐 📈
As of today Friday, July 28th 2023, OVR has served a total of one hundred eighty-six (186) consumers for this Fiscal Year 2023 (beginning October 01, 2022). With a total of six (6) new/returning applicants who are in Status 02, which means that these individuals are currently undergoing review for eligibility. It is OVR’s responsibility to determine an applicant's eligibility or non-eligibility for services within a 60-day timeframe. This can be done through assessments and evaluations to determine if they meet the criteria to avail of VR services.

On today's report, we see slight changes with the numbers on a couple of our services compared to last month. To date, we are at thirty-eight (38) consumers who are in Status 18 – Training. Those who fall in this category are our consumers who are enrolled in any post-secondary institution or are receiving any sort of training that is recognized by VR, such as the Work Experience Training, On-The-Job Training and/or is a consumer of the Center for Living Independently (CLI).

On the other hand, we are at fifteen (15) consumers in employment or Status 22. And finally, since the start of our fiscal year, we have had a total of fourteen (14) consumer cases move to Status 26-successful closure.

A wonderful weekend to all and let's keep building a future, Marianas!

11/07/2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED of OVR Office Closure for the remainder of today.

Should you have any questions, please call (670)785-3554.

We thank you for your understanding.

05/07/2023

THANK YOU to our partners in the Cnmi Unity (UCEDD) for this Special Tribute Award given to the CNMI Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and other members of the Disability Network Partners (DNP). Our continued work and collaboration helps our self-advocates build a future.