Neurological Vocational Services

Neurological Vocational Services Our mission is to provide a full range of employment services to individuals living with neurological conditions and other neurological disabilities.

The Neurological Vocational Services Unit (NVSU) at Harborview Medical Center was started in 1976 under NIH grant funding for Epilepsy Center Services. Since that time, vocational rehabilitation services have expanded to those individuals with other disabilities to include traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke. In addition to fee-for-service support from the Washington State Division of Vocational Services (DVR), partial support is also currently received from the TBI Model Systems, MS Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MSRRTC), and Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (NIDRR) grants, and the Center for Disease Control. Neurological Vocational Services (NVS), our supporting non-profit foundation otherwise supports needed client services for which there is no funding. Make sure you grab your ticket for our annual Spring Gala on Sunday, May 18!!! Visit https://www.nvsrehab.org/spring-gala-1 to save and buy your early bird ticket today :)

From Chief Executive Officer of UW Medicine:Acetaminophen and Pregnancy: Dr. Michelle Terry, assistant dean and clinical...
10/09/2025

From Chief Executive Officer of UW Medicine:

Acetaminophen and Pregnancy: Dr. Michelle Terry, assistant dean and clinical professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine, spoke with KIRO NewsRadio in response to claims tying the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism in newborns. Dr. Terry shared that studies have not shown a causal relationship between acetaminophen use and neurodevelopmental difficulties or differences and emphasized that patients should make decisions in consultation with their clinician. Additionally, Drs. Jane Hitti, Michael Richley, Emily Fay and Catherine Albright – UW School of Medicine faculty and UW Medicine physicians specializing in maternal-fetal medicine – wrote an op-ed for The Seattle Times on Tylenol as a safe medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy. This position is also supported by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Let us make one thing clear: The lack of a definitive association between Tylenol and autism has been demonstrated in numerous well-controlled studies.

💌Save the Date | Cheers for Careers is Wednesday 10.29.25 -
09/11/2025

💌Save the Date | Cheers for Careers is Wednesday 10.29.25 -

Why Attend? Cheers for Careers is NVS' annual awards celebration — honoring the people and organizations who help empower individuals with neurological conditions to find meaningful employment.

This week at Job Club, we’ll start off with a special guest speaker!A local EMT will be joining us to share his personal...
08/20/2025

This week at Job Club, we’ll start off with a special guest speaker!
A local EMT will be joining us to share his personal experience in the workplace while living with a TBI. We’ll have time for discussion and Q&A with him, so bring your questions.

Afterwards, we’ll wrap up by reviewing feedback from last week, where participants shared ideas on how we can continue improving NVSU services. See you there!

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

This week at Job Club, we’re continuing our conversation on motivation in the job search. Whether you're feeling stuck o...
08/06/2025

This week at Job Club, we’re continuing our conversation on motivation in the job search. Whether you're feeling stuck or just need a boost, we'll talk about ways to make your job search more efficient and manageable.
If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

It may be the last day of Disability Pride Month but let's continue to honor and uplift the disability community every d...
07/31/2025

It may be the last day of Disability Pride Month but let's continue to honor and uplift the disability community every day of the year!

July is Disability Pride Month! Disabilities come in all forms—some you can see, and some you can’t. This month, let’s embrace the full spectrum of disability and keep fighting for a more accessible and understanding world. ♿💚

Join Us for Mock Interviews!Want to sharpen your interview skills? Come take part in a relaxed hour of mock interviews. ...
07/30/2025

Join Us for Mock Interviews!
Want to sharpen your interview skills? Come take part in a relaxed hour of mock interviews. No presentation, just real practice. We’ll be doing both group and 1:1 sessions to help you build confidence and get comfortable answering questions.

All experience levels welcome!

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

It is okay to disagree. This quick read from UW Medicine breaks down how to advocate for yourself while keeping the conv...
07/25/2025

It is okay to disagree. This quick read from UW Medicine breaks down how to advocate for yourself while keeping the conversation respectful. Read more here.

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The Neurological Vocational Services Unit (NVSU) at Harborview Medical Center was started in 1976 under NIH grant funding for Epilepsy Center Services. Since that time, vocational rehabilitation services have expanded to those individuals with other disabilities to include traumatic brain injury (TBI), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke. and other neurological disabilities. In addition to fee-for-service support from the Washington State Division of Vocational Services (DVR), partial support is also currently received from the TBI Model Systems, MS Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MSRRTC), and Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (NIDRR) grants, and the Center for Disease Control. Neurological Vocational Services (NVS), our supporting non-profit foundation otherwise supports needed client services for which there is no funding.

Robert Fraser, PhD, Director of NVSU is a professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, joint with the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neurology and consultant with Associates in Rehabilitation and Neuropsychology. He is an active counseling and rehabilitation psychologist, a certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner who directs Neurological Vocational Services within Rehabilitation Medicine. Within neurological rehabilitation, he has specialized in epilepsy, brain injury, and multiple sclerosis.