Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services

The Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services administers statewide adult education services, including adult education and literacy, the high school equivalency-testing program (GED), and veteran’s education. The office provides specialized services to adult citizens with disabilities to help them achieve employment and independence. Offices are maintained across the state to provide convenient services to clients. Office personnel provide individualized counseling, training, and other services to help clients achieve gainful employment or independent living. The Disability Determinations Program is part of this office and operates under regulations of the Social Security Administration. Located in offices across the state, Disability Determinations Program personnel adjudicate claims from Missouri residents seeking federal disability benefits.