CSAVR Statement on Equity
The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) is a national organization comprised of Directors of State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agencies. These agencies are the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.
CSAVR is committed to working toward a world free of institutional bias and injustice. Racism is a civil and human rights issue, and as such, a disability rights issue. CSAVR condemns and rejects racism and inequities in all forms and the systemic manner in which it is used to oppress minorities, including those who are individuals with disabilities. Disability and poverty continue to exacerbate the challenges that many individuals face. CSAVR will work tirelessly to assist individuals with disabilities, with whom we work, to have full access to opportunities that increase independence and employment, and to provide them with the services and supports they need to achieve the American dream.
This Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leads to a commitment on the part of the leadership of CSAVR to assertively establish strategies and definable actions to foster equality of opportunity in the workplace by supporting initiatives to include underrepresented populations in our own ranks, at all levels. CSAVR and our member organization will promote initiatives that focus on the recruitment, hiring, training, and upward mobility of staff from minority communities. In order to serve our diverse customer base, it is essential to reflect that diversity in our own staff to address the cultural and access issues that individuals with disabilities face in their goal of competitive integrated employment and independence.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE COUNCIL OF STATE ADMINISTRATORS OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
The Mission of the Council shall be to maintain and enhance a strong, effective and efficient national program of public vocational rehabilitation which, in partnership with education, business, and the workforce system, empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into our communities.

The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.
THE NET
The NET (National Employment Team) offers business customers in the private and public sectors, a designated single point of contact to connect with qualified applicants, resources and support services in their local state area, multi-state, or national marketplace.
The NET provides employment supports in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CSAVR Virtual Spring Conference 2021 Tentative Schedule of Events - Save the dates!
LEADERSHIP FORUM DAY #1 Tuesday 4/6/21
LEADERSHIP FORUM DAY #2 Wednesday 4/7/21
DIRECTORS FORUM Friday 4/9/21
SPRING CONFERENCE DAY #1 Tuesday 4/13/21
SPRING CONFERENCE DAY #2 Wednesday 4/14/21
SPRING CONFERENCE DAY #3 Thursday 4/15/21
SPRING CONFERENCE DAY #4 Tuesday 4/20/21
SPRING CONFERENCE DAY #5 Thursday 4/22/21 (includes CSAVR Business Meeting)
THE NET
BUSINESS PARTNERS
