To protect taxpayer dollars from criminals and ensure Arizonans in need can access benefits in a timely manner, beginning this week, claimants filing initial claims for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) will need to verify their identities using ID.me’s safe and secure online portal before they can receive PUA benefits. Learn more.
States across the nation continue to see an extraordinary number of claims filed as a result of identity theft. DES has become aware that some Arizona residents are receiving notices and benefit cards at their address with the names of individuals who do not reside at that location. This is the result of criminals attempting to obtain funds from the new federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program by using randomly selected in-state addresses during the application process. More information regarding unemployment fraud can be found here. To report fraud, file a report online or call the DES Fraud Hotline at 1 (800) 251-2436.
Arizona Rehabilitation Services
Recognizing Abilities, Creating Opportunities
Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) assists individuals who have disabilities to overcome barriers to employment and become as economically independent as possible.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR, Voc Rehab)
The Vocational Rehabilitation program provides services to individuals with disabilities, with the goal to prepare for, enter into, or retain employment. Services provided by VR may include, but are not limited to, vocational evaluation, job training, job search, job placement, transportation, job site modification, self-employment and entrepreneurial activities.
Business Enterprise Program (BEP)
The Business Enterprise Program provides opportunities for individuals in the VR program who are blind or visually impaired to operate merchandising businesses, including vending machines and food service facilities, under Federal and State agency management.
Older Individuals who are Blind Program (OIB)
The Older Individuals who are Blind program provides evaluation and instruction to persons with blindness or vision impairments in the areas of orientation and mobility, communication skills, and personal home management.
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