About SVRI

 Finding Answers, Providing Solutions, Ensuring Futures

The Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, located at the University of Wisconsin–Stout in Menomonie, provides solutions to positively impact the future of persons with disabilities and others in the community through services, training, and research.

Service areas consist of Assistive Technology, Benefits Analysis, Employment Services, Evaluation Services, and the Transition Partnership School.  Follow the links for more information on each service. 

  • Assistive technology staff assess individuals and recommend accommodations or devices to reduce limitations or prevent injuries. 
  • Benefits analysis services help individuals receiving public or private benefits such as Social Security understand the effect that work earnings may have on these benefits.
  • Employment services are available to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve a successful job placement.
  • Evaluation services help individuals explore their vocational potential and determine the best career or living situation to pursue.
  • The Transition Partnership Program provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to make a successful transition from high school to work, independent living, and/or post-secondary education. 
  • Training for rehabilitation professionals can be provided face-to-face, online, or in a blended format. 
  • Research projects provide guidance to rehabilitation professionals on current trends and findings in the field of vocational rehabilitation. 

 Upcoming Events:

  • Psychiatric Disabilities
    October 27 - December 8 
  • Rehabilitation Ethics
    October 27 - December 1
  • CRC Exam Workshop
    January 28th - start date for March test takers
  • Physical Disabilities
    March 4 - April 15, 2010

Register for online courses here

Click here for more information about the courses

 Additional Information about SVRI:

Our Mission

The Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute provides solutions to
positively impact the future of persons with disabilities and others
in the community through education, research and services.

Our Vision

The Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute will be the premiere
resource for state-of-the-art knowledge and innovative services and
programs to positively impact people's lives.