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Agency Introduction. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (hereinafter “MDRS,” “Agency” or “State”) is a state agency that provides resources to help Mississippians with disabilities find new careers, live more independently, overcome obstacles, and face new challenges. It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS), to provide appropriate and comprehensive services to Mississippians with disabilities in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain competitive integrated employment, advance in and retain employment, and to live more independently. Within MDRS, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) are committed to helping people with disabilities achieve independence through employment. Services may include vocational evaluation, counseling and guidance, educational assistance, job training, job placement, and assistive technology. OVRB has rehabilitation counselors who specialize in providing services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Transition Services Program works with eligible and potentially eligible secondary and post- secondary students with disabilities to enable them to transition from school to subsequent work environments. OVR and OVRB work cooperatively with the Mississippi Department of Education and local school districts in planning and implementing a variety of programs designed to provide training and assistance for students with disabilities to support them in making the difficult transition from school to work. The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is an equal opportunity employer. As such, MDRS will select contractors pursuant to this Request for Qualifications without regard to political affiliation, race, color, handicap, genetic information, religion, national origin, sex, religious creed, age, or disability.