Disability Services
The Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation Programs provides SERVICES to the Blackfeet enrolled members with disabilities to overcome barriers to employment and to become self–sufficient.
Director: George G. Kipp, IV
Deputy Director: Christy Horn
Administrator/Counselor: Joleen Weatherwax
Counselor: Melanie Upham
About The Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) Program
Who we are
The Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation Program assists Blackfeet Tribal members with disabilities to secure a degree of self-sufficiency, which meets each individual’s personal requirements for health, well being, and quality of life.
While the program’s main focus is employment, the program recognizes that what represents a comfortable standard of living is not the same for everyone. The Blackfeet cultural values and beliefs differ from society at large in regards to self-sufficiency and independence.
Human Dignity and Self-worth are viewed within the context of the Blackfeet culture. It is with this philosophy in mind that service through the Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation Program is guided.
The Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation Program is one of the many programs under the Blackfeet Manpower Programs One Stop Center. The Blackfeet Voc. Rehab. The program has been present within the Blackfeet Manpower Programs One Stop Center for twenty (20) years plus.
History
FUNDING AGENCY
Five (5) year grant funded by the US Dept of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS), 121 Programs.
MISSION
The Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation program’s mission is to assist all Blackfeet Tribal members with disabilities to secure a degree of self-sufficiency, which meets each individual’s personal requirements for health, well-being, and quality of life. While the program’s main focus is employment, the program recognizes that what represents a comfortable standard of living is not the same for everyone. The Blackfeet cultural values and beliefs differ from society at large in regards to self-sufficiency and independence. Human Dignity and Self-Worth are viewed within the context of the Blackfeet culture. It is this philosophy in mind that service through the Blackfeet Vocational Rehabilitation Program is guided.
The BVR Program has five eligibility requirements:
Start by filling out our In-Take form to see if you qualify for our program.
In-Take Form