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Program Services from ReTech |
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Restoring mobility
at home and at work |
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For people with disabling injuries or
illnesses, returning to the least restrictive environment
at home and work is a crucial part of rehabilitation. |
ReTech helps people realize these goals and enables
them to function more easily and independently in their
daily lives, by identifying possible issues and providing
effective solutions. |
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ReTech's offers
the expertise of nationally known experts and specialty services
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ReTech offers the expertise of nationally recognized and known
experts and specialty services in the fields of:
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The ReTech team is comprised
of Assistive Technology Practitioners (allied health professional
specializing in adaptive devices), Certified Driver Rehabilitation
Specialists, and rehabilitation engineers. |
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State Vocational Rehabilitation
Case Coordination |
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ReTech has assisted in the
development and implementation of statewide vehicle modification
standards and professional practices. Standards development and
state program implementation has been done with the states of Ohio,
Indiana, New York and Michigan. |
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Driver Rehabilitation
Interview and Case Coordination
Initiated on a referral by private or public vocational rehabilitation
agencies, ReTech schedules interviews at the consumer’s home or
workplace to assist in the development of a comprehensive licensing
and vehicle modification plan. ReTech writes detailed plans which
integrate and coordinate state motor vehicle law, federal motor
vehicle safety standards and state vocational rehabilitation policies.
ReTech then manages the process which includes: evaluation, training,
equipment recommendations, quote procurement, modification quote
review, state vehicle modification and federal motor vehicle safety
standard interpretation, contract selection, and finally vehicle
modification inspection to insure maximum success. Specific aspects
of this service include: |
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Assisting with identifying and scheduling
for services to be provided by driver and vehicle modification
evaluators, driver trainers, vehicle modification inspectors
with the experience, knowledge and equipment to provide
the needed services for specific customers. |
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Providing technical assistance to counselors
in response to counselor’s questions on specific customer
issues. |
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Reviewing vehicle modification evaluations
and vendor quotes for completeness and compliance with relevant
state Vehicle Modification Policy and Procedure Manual sections. |
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Technical Assistance
to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
ReTech provides individual research and provides recommendations
related to best practices, modification/adaptive equipment costs,
and policy and standards development for individual cases. Technical
recommendations for problem resolution are done through several
local, state and federal agencies. |
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