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Jill Aggersbury -

     Is there a vocational expert working on this case?  If so, can you get information from that person about the recommended vocational rehabilitation plan?  If there is not yet a vocational expert, can you recommend to the referral source that one be hired?  The approximate cost for vocational rehabilitation services depends on so many factors; there is no "one size fits all" cost for any geographic area.  

- Chris Reid

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Jill Aggersbury -

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) website offers a free "Locate a Certified Professional" service at https://crcc.ebiz.uapps.net/PersonifyEbusiness/LocateaCertifiedProfessional.aspx

It currently lists over 600 Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) in California in that directory.  Some provide their telephone number and/or email address in the directory.  That may be a helpful resource for locating vocational rehabilitation resources in the state.

Similarly, the IARP membership directory can be a helpful resource.  Running a search on the state of California for individuals with the credentials CRC, CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator) and/or membership in ABVE (American Board of Vocational Experts) brings up 67 potential contacts (most with email addresses given).

There are also vocational experts in other states who have nationally-based practices, and regularly testify in multiple states.  Some of those individuals are members of the Forensics section of IARP; you many be able to find them through a search of the IARP membership directory, focused on members of the Forensics section.

Hoping this is helpful to you,

Chris Reid