ERIC ED363034: Idaho Community Rehabilitation Program Plan for Fiscal Year 1993.

170 Pages·1992·2.6 MB·English

by  ERIC

DOCUMENT RESUME
ED 363 034
EC 302 484
AUTHOR
Hasenoehrl, Dale J.; Ireton, Kent
TITLE
Idaho Community Rehabilitation Program Plan for
Fiscal Year 1993.
INSTITUTION
Idaho Commission for the Blind, Boise.; Idaho State
Board of Education, Boise. Div. of Vocational
Rehabilitation.
PUB DATE
[923
NOTE
178p.
PUB TYPE
Reports
Descriptive (141)
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MF01/PC08 Plus Postage.
DESCRIPTORS
Blindness; Community Programs; *Disabilities; Needs
Assessment; Program Administration; Program
Development; Program Evaluation; Regional Programs;
Rehabilitation; *State Programs; *State Standards;
*Visual Impairments; *Vocational Rehabilitation
IDENTIFIERS
*Idaho
ABSTRACT
This program plan for 1993 covers all Idaho community
rehabilitation programs served by the Idaho Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (IDVR) and the Idaho Commission for the Blind (ICB),
and attempts to assess client and rehabilitation service provider
needs, to plan for program development, to identify needed changes,
and to evaluate the quality and outcomes of rehabilitation services.
Introductory information provides an overview, definitions, and
service descriptions. Next, state and regional organizational
components of the IDVR and the ICB, as well as community
rehabilitation programs, are described. Facility assessments and
operational planning information are detailed for both the IDVR and
the ICB, including identification of 1993 priorities. Specific
reports of 12 community rehabilitation programs are provided,
organized by each of Idaho's seven regions. Appendices provide
additional information including grrnt and technical assistance
information, standards, charts, fee schedules, and accreditation
organizations.
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IDAHO COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM PLAN
FOR
DerANTMENT Of EDUCATION
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Once of Educational Research and impeovement
FISCAL YEAR 1993
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFL. -.MATION
CENTER (ERIC)
4..7.Kr-document has been reproduced
as
received from the Person or ofganization
onmatingd
0 Minor changes have been made to improve
reproduction ouahty
Pnts of view or opinions stated in this cloco
ment do not necesSanly represent official
OEM position or pokcy
Submitted by
IDAHO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
George J. Pelletier, Jr.
Administrator
and
IDAHO COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
Edward J. McHugh
Administrator
"PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS
MATERI L HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Prepared by
TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."
Dale J. Hasenoehrl
Supervisor of Community Based Programs
Len B. Jordan Building
650 W. State Street
83720
Boise, Idaho
and
Kent Ireton
Idaho Commission for the Blind
Independent Living Program Specialist
341 West Washington Street
83702
Boise, Idaho
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THE STATE PLAN FOR
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION
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Dawn Enterprises
77-11iioh Reachers
I POCATELLO
(Satellite of ARC)
Special Workers Indus,ries
for Training
TWIN FALLS
iagic Valley Rehab Services Inc
Idaho Easter Seals
BURLEY
(Satellite)
JACKSON
MVRS (Satellite)
Dignity Inc
BOISE
Assoc for Retarded Citizens
of Ada County Inc:
(Pride Enterprises'
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Idaho Easter Sea Society!
CACHE Indus:nes
Goodwill Industries of America
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1993 Community Rehabilitation Program Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
Page
Statements, Administrator, IDVR and ICB
2-3
Foreword
4
Statement of Intent
5
Community Rehabilitation Program/Industry Overview
7
Definition and Service Descriptions
8
II.ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS
IDVR -- State Board of Education
10
DVR, ILR, Community Rehabilitation Program
Advisory Board
11
- - Organizational Chart/ Regional Offices
12
- - General Program Description
15
-- Organizational Chart/Regional Offices
ICB
16
- - General Program Description
18
Community Rehabilitation Program
- - Directors/Regional Operations
21
-- General Program Description
23
III. FACILITY ASSESSMENTS AND OPERATIONAL PLANNING
IDVR -- Introduction
26
- - Guidelines
27
-- Planning Assessment
28
- - Regional Operational Plans
33
-- Statewide Fiscal Year 1993 Priorities
62
-- Operational Planning Analysis
63
-- Introduction
ICB
64
-- Counselor Surveys
65
-- Statewide Fiscal Year 1992 Priorities
71
Page
IV. COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM REPORTING
Community Rehabilitation Program
Certification Classifications
74
Community Rehabilitation Program
Service Definitions
75
Community Rehabilitation Program
77-119
Inventories (IDVR & ICB Vendors)
.
Region I -- Coeur d'Alene
Panhandle Special Needs, Inc.
77
Transitional Employment Services for
81
the Handicapped, Inc.
Region II -- Lewiston
Inland Empire Goodwill
85
Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.
89
Region III -- Boise
Assn. for Retarded Citizens of Ada County
93
(PRIDE Enterprises)
Easter Seal/Goodwill of Southern Idaho .
96
.
Region IV -- Twin Falls
Magic Valley Rehabilitation Services
99
. . .
.
Region V -- Pocatello
103
Dawn Enterprises, Inc
Special Workers Industries for Training
107
.
Region VI -- Idaho Falls
Development Workshop, Inc
110
Easter Seal/Goodwill Industries
113
Region VII -- Caldwell
117
Western Idaho Training Company, Inc
120
Other (ICB Vendors)
V. APPENDICES
124
A -- Grant Information
130
B -- Technical Assistance
C -- Standards for Community Rehabilitation
131
Programs
IDVR/ICB Community Rehabilitation Program
D
136
Utilization Charts
IDVR/Facility FFY 92 Policy Memorandum
E
142
(ree Schedule)
F -- Community Rehabilitation Program Accreditation
145
Schedule
147
G -- List of Accredited Organizations
H -- Specific Community Rehabilitation Program
150
Standards (CARF)
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I.
INTRODUCTION
(I
1
STATEMENT
Programs
Community Rehabilitation
The network of
VocatioLal
Idaho Division of
clientele of the
that serve the
member
and important,
to be a major,
Rehabilitation continue
It is clear
team.
vocational rehabilitation
of the State's
Congress
Rehabilitation Act that
of the new
from a reading
played out in
rehabilitation must be
intends that vocational
Community
The
settings.
based
community
integrated,
plan have all
enumerated in this state
Rehabilitation Programs
to this ideal.
long-range commitment
demonstrated their
Vocational Rehabilitaticl
Division of
The Idaho
work
to purchasing
commitment
its
in
steadfast
remains
supported
based
community
adjustment,
work
evaluation,
services
and follow along
and placement
employment services
other recognized
(or
CARF
providers who are
only from
must be directed
These services
certified.
accrediting body)
The
participant employment.
ultimate goal of
toward the
this
continue to meet
this plan all
providers listed in
requirement.
with
Division activities
outcome of our
A desired
is the
for the coming year
based providers
these community
sections of
the rural
of services to
expansion of the menu
along with the
to expand,
Additionally, we wish
Idaho.
their capacity to
Programs, our and
Community Rehabilitation
illness.
persistent mental
with chronic and
serve people
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ER, JR.
rivR E J. PELLET
Administrat
Rehabilitation
Vocational
Idaho Division of
STATEMENT
This document includes for the Idaho Commission for the Blind, a
report for state fiscal year 1992 (July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992)
and plans for the current fiscal year 1993.
It is a communication tool,
for and between the Idaho Commission for the Blind and our various
partners in the business of rehabilitation.
Our intent is to provide a
view of the Idaho Commission for the Blind's current utilization and
future expectations for rehabi:_itation services and to match that with
the resources of various service providers.
It is especially gratifying to work in collaboration with the Idaho
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in producing a Statewide Facility
ICB recognizes IDVR interum certification and the IDVR facility
Plan.
fee schedule.
For more specifics on the Idaho Commission for the Blind,
in regard to facilities, one should refer to the Idaho Commission for
the Blind Facility and Rehabilitation Service Provider Report from 1990,
which is our three year plan and which includes a broad spectrum of
potential providers
actual and
service
including
rehabilitation
facilities, independent living centers, non-profit corporations, private
individual contractors and private and public Adult\Child Development
Centers.
The ICB provides many in-house services to our clients.
This
includes an Orientation and Adjustment Center in Boise, offering a six
to nine month residential rehabilitation program.
We also employ four
regional itinerant independent living skills instructors, a statewide
job placement specialist and a statewide adaptive technology specialist.
The ICB also currently offers in Region I and IIIB, contracts for
We are also
itinerant independent living rehabilitation services.
currently selecting and will be training a rehabilitation facility in
the Treasure Valley area to provide specialized evaluation services for
the blind.
The rehabilitation needs of the blind are individualized, varied
There is a special need for utilization of facility
and complex.
services for those who are blind and multiply disabled, with such
secondary disabilities such as; developmental disability, head injury,
amputation, mental illness, hearing impairment, diabetes, renal disease
and others.
We will continue to offer assistance to rehabilitation facilities
interested in initiating, or improving any rehabilitation services which
are specialized or adapted to meet the needs of the blind.
The goal of
the ICB is to provide quality and comprehensive rehabilitation services
leading to employment and independence for the blind of the state and we
will continue working closely with service providers to accomplish this
goal.
Ecau/c),(&991aPalik'
Edward J. McHugh
Administrator
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FOREWORD
The State Community Rehabilitation Program Plan is the result
of an information gathering, reporting and planning effort between
Idaho
Rehabilitation
and
Vocational
the
Division
of
Idaho
The
Rehabilitation Industries (Community Rehabilitation Programs) .
provider
purpose is to assess client and rehabilitation service
needs, plan for development of Community Rehabilitation Program
services, imDlement changes, and evaluate the quality and outcomes
of rehabilitation services provided to Idahoans with disabilities.
This document clearly states Agency direction and intention and
includes comprehensive operational plans for continuing development
of Community Rehabilitation Programs in each region throughout the
In addition to the aforementioned, the State Community
State.
Rehabilitation Program Plan also addresses the following:
Utilization of existing Community Rehabilitation Programs to
1.
the maximum extent feasible;
Compliance with Architectural Barriers Act of 1968;
2.
Provisions for Community Rehabilitation Program establishment
3.
and accreditation standards;
Programs,
i.e.,
Rehabilitation
Community
Inventory
of
4.
services, staffing, and expansion plans;
Importance of cooperative agreements;
5.
Statewide needs assessment of Community Rehabilitation Program
6.
services, capacities, conditions and plans for improvement;
Policies, procedures, and fee schedules related to Community
7.
Rehabilitation Program services; and
The State Community Rehabilitation Program Plan will serve as
both a resource and planning document for IDVR and Community
Rehabilitation Program staff as it provides a broad overview of
rehabilitation services, needs, goals/ priorities, and establishes
In addition, the State Community
a plan for achievement of such.
Rehabilitation Program Plan will support the orderly development,
Rehabilitation
Community
improvement
and/or
of
expansion,
Programs/services in Idaho.
pp
Hasenoehrl, Supervisor
Dale I
unity Based Programs
C:',1.
Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
STATEMENT OP INTENT
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 empowered IDVR to assist and
participate in the construction and establishment of Community
In addition, specific standards were
Rehabilitation Programs.
formulated, technical assistance was provided and planning for
utilization as well as innovation and future expansion implemented.
These Community Rehabilitation Programs today provide a wide array
of vocational rehabilitation services to include: Work Evaluation,
Work
Occupational
Adjustment,
Supported
Skill Training,
Employment/Transitional
Job
Projects
With
Industry
Coaching,
They may also
Training and Placement/Follow-along services.
provide other
such as
rehabilitation
forms
services
job
of
and may recommend job-site modifications,
site/task analysis
Rehabilitation Engineering and/or other technological applications.
The State Community Rehabilitation Program Plan should fulfill
its purpose as indicated in the following regulatory excerpts.
The State Plan for Community Rehabilitation Programs provides
an inventory of Community Rehabilitation Program services including
descriptions of utilization patterns and potential representative
of Idaho vocational rehabilitation Community Rehabilitation Program
Complementary to a statewide needs assessment
service providers.
is a list of priorities, short-range goals and obiectives and the
planned activities relating to new, expanded, or modified Community
Rehabilitation Program services as identified (CFR 361.21).
The state Plan also serves as a planning and reporting
in order to ensure Community Rehabilitation Program
document
utilization to the maximum extent feasible in the provision of
In also ensures appropriate
vocational rehabilitation services.
use of these Community Rehabilitation Programs via a cooperative
workina relationship between Vocational Rehabilitation and Idaho
Community Rehabilitation Programs (CFR 361.22).
Minimum standards for Community Rehabilitation Programs and
providers of vocational rehabilitation services are to be available
and maintained.
standards
the
Those specific
include
for
organization, its programs, property and equipment; in addition to
concerns for client safety, health and working conditions.
The
Plan
affirms
also regulations,
compliance
law
with
labor
professional licensure, certifications related to rehabilitation
service provision and accessibility per the Architectural Barriers
Act (1968) (CFR 361.45).
gstablishment or expansion of new or existing Community
Rehabilitation Programs will be supported by a needs assessment;
and any new establishments will meet minimum state standards, with
the primary purpose being to provide vocational rehabilitat:.on
services, transitional, or extended employment to individuals with
Staffing assistance may be provided to new, or
disability(ies).
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