About the Developer
Stephanie Nelson, M.A. | Vocational Rehabilitation Professional
I’m a dedicated Vocational Rehabilitation professional and lifelong learner with extensive experience serving others in human services. Over the past decade, I’ve been fully immersed in helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence and employment.
As a tenured human services professional, I’ve consistently been recognized for my commitment to quality service, clear communication, and data-informed problem-solving, which are all rooted in a mission to empower individuals with disabilities.
Why I Built This Site
VocRehabTools.com is an independent personal project - built on my own time, with my own resources, and separate from my employment.
I created VocRehabTools.com to solve a problem I was witnessing firsthand: VR counselors, job coaches, and employment specialists need practical tools to work smarter, not harder.
I wanted something more efficient, streamlined, and consistent, and I knew AI could help us get there. I was beginning to leverage AI in my own work - prioritizing data privacy and ethical use - and soon realized how time-saving it would be to have a streamlined approach to the prompts I was using.
Then, I used AI to learn how to create apps… and voilà! VocRehabTools.com was born! This website brings together a growing collection of free online tools designed to help busy Vocational Rehabilitation professionals do more in less time, while also providing more effective, creative, and client-centered support. Job seekers with disabilities may also find the tools helpful to use independently in their employment journeys.
Whether you are starting a Vocational Assessment, developing Progress Measures, writing casenotes for a group of students, or guiding someone through employment barriers, VocRehabTools.com puts powerful tools at your fingertips.
✨These tools don’t detract from professional human judgment, ideas, or support... they ENHANCE them!
Credentials & Awards
- MA in Human Services Counseling with a Specialization in Life Coaching – Summa Cum Laude
- BS in Criminal Justice (Human Services) – Summa Cum Laude
- Specialized Training in Work Incentives Counseling, Assistive Technology, Case Management, IPS Model, Financial Empowerment, and more.
- Extraordinary Contribution Award (2016, 2018, 2021)
- Leadership Award – Virginia State Rehabilitation Council (2017)
- Service Excellence Award – (2016 & 2019)
- Star Award and Pacesetter Award for outstanding leadership and performance (2007 & 2008)
A Little More About Me
When I’m not building tools or supporting clients, you’ll probably find me learning a new skill, DIYing my home, or watching my daughters play softball. I value both creativity and structure, and believe in blending innovation with integrity.
Let’s Connect
Whether you're here to try a tool, share ideas, or collaborate, I hope this space becomes a trusted resource for you and your work. Feel free to reach out anytime on LinkedIn.
If you have any recommendations or feedback (notice a typo, functionality error, accessibility issue), please email [email protected]
VocRehabTools operates independently and is offered free of charge. I'm open to hearing from organizations, grantees, or institutions interested in a formal partnership or sponsorship arrangement that preserves the platform's independence and accessibility.