Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Alternate Name / AcronymOVR
Parent OrganizationBureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)serves people with disabilitites that present a substantial impediment to their employment. Services are provided to individuals who can benefit from and who need assistance to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain employment.
History of Organization:The Federal and State Government work in partnership to fund the Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Since 1919, Pennsylvania has provided rehabilitation services to thousands of people with disabilities as a legal right and public service.
Legal StructureState Government
Funding SourcesOVR is a state run agency that is both federally and state funded.
Leadership
Key LeadersName* | Title/Description (Executive Director, Vice President, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Gail Steck, M.S., M.Ed., CRC, LPC | District Administrator | 724-656-3070/800-442-6379 | TTY: 724-656-3252/800-870-4476 | 724-656-3265 | gsteck@pa.gov |
Contact Information
Contact Person(s)Name* | Title/Description (Intake Specialist, Secretary, etc.) | Phone Number 1 | Phone Number 2 | Fax Number | Email Address |
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Gail Steck, M.S., M.Ed., CRC, LPC | District Administrator | 724-656-3070/800-442-6379 | TTY: 724-656-3252/800-870-4476 | 724-656-3265 | gsteck@pa.gov |
Jackie Patton | Vocational Rehabilitational Supervisor | 724-656-3070/800-442-6379 | TTY: 724-656-3252/800-870-4476 | 724-656-3265 | japatton@pa.gov |
Ray Lombardo | Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor | 724-656-3070/800-442-6379 | TTY: 724-656-3252/800-870-4476 | 724-656-3265 | ralombardo@pa.gov |
Number* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
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1-888-870-4476 TTY | |
1-880-442-6379 | |
724-656-3070 | |
724-656-3265 FAX |
Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
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www.dli.state.pa.us | PA Keyword: OVR |
Office Vocational Rehabilitation
Address:100 Margaret St.
New Castle, PA 16105
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Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence County
Services ProvidedAvailable Hours7:30 to 16:30
How to Access Services or Schedule AppointmentsCall the office during operation hours; www.cwds.state.pa.us
Handicap AccessibilityYes
Languages Spoken or AvailableYes
Speaker AvailableYes
Volunteer UseNo
Volunteer NeedNo