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Case Management Services
Rehabilitation Technology Associates, Inc.
was founded in the fall of 1994 and positioned as a consulting
firm for state vocational rehabilitation agencies, providing expert
advice and direction to consumers who inquire on and request adapted
vehicle modifications.
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.
Rehabilitation Driving
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. Through Jurgen, Retech provides
rehabilitation driving services using two specially adapted vehicles.
These services are available at the company site
in Valatie, NY (Northern Columbia County) or initiated from the
consumer's home.
Retech’s Principal Consultants
Jurgen Babirad MSA, ATP,
CDRS
Jurgen attended college at SUNY Fredonia and obtained
his master's degree at theUniversity 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:
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~astein/sig02/.
He has been a published author (Chapter 21 – Driver Evaluation
and Vehicle Modification) http://www.amazon.com/Clinicians-Guide-Assistive-Technology
1st/dp/0815146019/ref=sr_1_1/103-5686190 9074202?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185202736&sr=8-1
and presents on adaptive driving and obtaining positive outcomes.
He has been working 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.
Gail Babirad CDI
Following graduation from SUNY Fredonia Gail worked
in various fields including the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
unit at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. 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. 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. She enjoys working with new drivers, especially
helping people become safe drivers and obtaining driving licenses.
In addition to her work with ReTech, Gail is the founder and owner
of a private driving
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