Red Feathered Eagle

Eastern Shoshone
Red Feathered Eagle
TVR Services

Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation

Our Mission 

Eastern Shoshone Red Feathered Eagle Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation’s mission is to assist American Indians with Disabilities living on or near the Wind River Reservation. Our Services find and help our Participants maintain gainful employment and learn skills necessary to live more independently.

TVR Program

The Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation (TVRProgram works!

The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) – is a federally funded program provided by the U.S Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.

This program is created specifically for mainstream employment, self-supporting, self-employed and educational focus. 

The impacts are significant for individuals and the entire Tribal community. Many individuals are self-supporting after Tribal VR services. 

We are changing our community one person at a time.

Work with our VR Professionals that have an understanding of our community.

This program is to help American Indian people with disabilities integrate into the workforce. Provides financial assistance for the establishment and operations of VR services program for American Indians with disabilities living on or near a federal of state reservation.

Every human being has an inalienable value and is worthy of respect for their own sake. 

Creating Individual Employment Plans for you!

We want your work experience to be fulfilling and productive. Below are a few different types of services provided:

  • Preparing for Job Search
  • Counseling and Guidance
  • Psychological and Medical Evaluation
  • Restoration Services
  • Assistive technology
  • Job Training
  • Apprenticeships learning a craft or trade
  • Help in keeping a job
  • Education, including undergraduate college course work
  • Occupational tools and equipment

Success Stories

The Tribal VR Success Stories are the foundation of building a strong community.  Reaching into tribal communities, families, and nations to provide opportunities for healing and strength.

Our Program 

Data shows that Tribal VR works! Outcomes are comparable to state VR, and Tribal VR changes communities, one person at a time. People thrive in their communities, working with VR Professionals who speak their Native language and understand ways of being and doing in one’s community. The impacts are significant for Tribal Communities. Tribal members experiencing disabilities are able, with Tribal VR services, to add to the success of their communities through their talents and skills.

If you think this program would be a good fit for you or someone you know please check the criteria for application.