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Restoring mobility at home and at work Services for drivers with disabilities
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.
 
     
  ReTech's offers the expertise of nationally known experts and specialty services  
 

ReTech offers the expertise of nationally recognized and known experts and specialty services in the fields of:

 
  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  
  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.
  Providing technical assistance to counselors in response to counselor’s questions on specific customer issues.
  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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