Specialized Services

​DORS offers a wide variety of programs and services that help Maryland citizens who have disabilities get ready for work and independence.

DORS staff have specialized training to work with people with a variety of disabilities, including:

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DORS also has specialized services for ​students ages 14 - 21 who have disabilities.

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The Vocational Rehabilitation program receives 78.7% of its funding through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. For the Federal fiscal year 2025 the total amount of grant funds awarded was $62,023,386. The remaining 21.3% of the costs ($16,786,507) were funded by State appropriations.