Project: VISIONS
Physical Address: N16315 A-1 Rd., Bark River, MI 49807
Mailing Address: N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd., Wilson, MI 49896
Phone: (906) 466-2959 Fax: (906) 723-2595
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Project: VISIONS provides culturally appropriate vocational rehabilitation (employment and education) services to tribal members with disabilities who reside on or near the Hannahville Indian Community reservation. These services are aimed at providing those with disabilities opportunities for economic self-sufficiency. VISIONS is funded by a federal grant under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and administered through the US Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
- Reside on the reservation (if you are not a Hannahville tribal member) or in Dickinson, Delta, or Menominee counties
- Have a physical or mental impairment that is creating a barrier to employment or education
- Have a desire to work and ready to pursue employment
- Require Vocational Rehabilitation Services to obtain/maintain employment
Top 10 Services Provided
- Vocational Counseling & Guidance
- Traditional Native American Services
- Job-Related Services (Job searching assistance, interviewing skills, etc.)
- Career Assessments
- Information & Referrals
- Transition Services to Students with Disabilities
- Diagnosis/Treatment of Impairments
- Training (vocational and college)
- Work Attire
- Transportation
Carol Bergquist, Ph.D.
Director
Office: (906) 723-2580
Email: carol.bergquist@hicvisions.org
Carol has served as Director of VISIONS since the Project was funded in 1995. In addition to the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) grant, Carol also manages the Three Fires Supportive Housing Program (Clean and Sober Living) and Hannahville Works, an on-reservation work pool for VISIONS’ clients and others in need of a jump start support program to employment.
Kasey Koster, MS, CRC
Assistant Director & Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Office: (906) 723-2582
Text: (989) 341-3249
Email: kasey.koster@hicvisions.org
Kasey has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin – Stout, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Michigan University, and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Kasey is an alumni of the Delta Force Leadership Program (2016), Incompass Michigan Leadership Academy (2019), and Incompass Michigan Leadership Continuum (2021).
Steven Lesperance, MS
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Office: (906) 723-2590
Email: steven.lesperance@hicvisions.org
Steve has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin – Stout, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Central Michigan University, and is a graduate of the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Institute through Northwest Indian College.
Sara Meshigaud
Employment Coordinator
Office: (906) 723-2584
Email: sara.meshigaud@hicvisions.org
Sara is a graduate of the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Institute through Northwest Indian College and is currently studying social work at Bay College. As the employment coordinator, Sara works directly with participants to prepare for employment and manages our Hannahville Works temporary work program.
