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About ReTech |
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Case Management
Services |
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Rehabilitation Technology
Associates, Inc. was founded in the fall of 1994 and positioned
as the official state consulting firm for vocational rehabilitation
agencies, providing expert advice and direction to consumers who
inquire on and request adapted vehicle modifications. |
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Through case management,
ReTech consultants typically guide consumers in New York, Ohio,
and Indiana, through the appropriate evaluation and driver training.
Services include advice regarding vehicles that meet specific state
guidelines for modification and vehicle safety standards from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Case management
is available to consumers in the states of New York, Ohio and Indiana. |
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Rehabilitation
Driving |
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Serving Columbia County
and surrounding areas of New York State since 1994, ReTech is one
of few driving schools that offer adapted evaluation and training
for individuals with disabilities. Jurgen Babirad, CDRS, is the
principal Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist. ReTech provides
rehabilitation driving instruction services using two specially
adapted vehicles. |
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These services are available at the
company site in Valatie, NY (Northern Columbia County) or initiated
from the consumer's home. |
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ReTech’s Principal
Consultants |
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Jurgen Babirad
MSA, ATP, CDRS |
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Jurgen attended college
at SUNY Fredonia and obtained his master's degree at the University
of Notre Dame. As a member of the Association of Driver Rehabilitation
Specialists (ADED) since 1981, he has served in many leadership
roles including President of both the National and regional chapters.
Jurgen is currently serving as the interim Chair of RESNA SIG 02
on Personal Transportation.
Go to: RESNA . .
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He is a published
author
Chapter 21 – Driver Evaluation and Vehicle Modification, and
lectures on adaptive driving and obtaining positive outcomes. He
has worked in the adapted driving field since 1981 and has managed
driving rehabilitation programs in New York, Indiana and Ohio. Jurgen
has served as committee member and chairman of state vehicle modification
advisory boards for Indiana, Ohio and New York. He provides expert
advice and driver rehabilitation services with an extensive history
of expertise. |
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Gail Babirad
CDI, CDRS |
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Following graduation
from SUNY Fredonia, Gail worked in various fields including the
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation unit at MetroHealth Medical Center
in Cleveland, OH. |
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Gail began working
with new drivers in 2003 under supervision of ReTech's staff CDI,
and earned her own NYS DMV Certified Driving Instructor credentials
in 2006. |
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She is also a member of ADED and has
served as President of the ADED Northeast Chapter for three years,
and Vice President for two years. She has been on the board of NETSEA—the
New England Traffic Safety Educators Association for three years,
and has coordinated fall conferences for ADED Northeast with NETSEA
for six years. Gail obtained her driver rehabilitation certification
(CDRS) through ADED in 2008. |
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