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REHABILITATION
ENGINEERING / ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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Overview
of Rehabilitation Engineering /Assistive Technology Driver
Evaluation/Vehicle Modification Services
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Overview
- Rehabilitation
Engineering
- "The
application of assistive technologies, engineering methods or scientific
principles to meet the needs of and address the barriers confronted
by individuals with disabilities in education, rehabilitation, employment,
transportation, independent living and recreation."
Rehabilitation engineering may:
- suggest commercially available devices
- modify existing devices
- fabricate a custom device or design a
modification
- assist with job development, or
- suggest work site modifications.
 People
with disabilities are able to use mechanical, electronic and microprocessor
based equipment; non-mechanical and non-electronic aids; and specialized
instructional materials, services and strategies to:
- assist in learning
- make the environment more accessible
- compete in the workplace
- enhance independence, or
- improve the quality of life.
 Rehabilitation
Engineering focuses on changing the environment rather than the individual.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
has seven rehabilitation technology coordinators who provide services
on a regional basis. They work with consumers in conjunction with their
rehabilitation counselors to determine what assistive technology devices
and services can best meet their needs.
For more information contact:
- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- 209 St. Clair Street
- Frankfort, KY 40601
- Telephone: 1-800-372-7172 (Voice)
- 877-616-6333 or (502) 564-6817 (TTY)
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DRIVER
EVALUATION/VEHICLE MODIFICATION
Individuals with disabilities must overcome
problems with transportation to achieve employment goals.
 The
Driver Evaluation/Vehicle Modification Program helps potential drivers
understand and adapt to necessary driving restrictions. Vehicle modification
and specialized training services offered through the Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation assist individuals with severe disabilities
in obtaining or retaining driving privileges.
Program services are available to new drivers,
drivers with deficient driving skills and drivers who need special equipment
training. Trained staff members assess driver skills, recommend vehicle
modifications and provide driver training for individuals with disabilities.
An occupational therapist determines the
extent of physical/cognitive impairment, identifies the need for adaptive
equipment or environmental adaptation and evaluates physical driving
abilities.
A driver evaluator determines if individuals
with disabilities have special needs that must be accommodated in order
to operate an automobile safely.
Participants completing the driver evaluation
program may be considered for driver training. Training programs are
designed to meet the individual driving needs of the participant.
Recommendations for vehicle modifications may include equipment assessment
and fitting, followed by an inspection and safety check of the equipment
after it is purchased and installed.
For more information contact:
- Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
- Driver Evaluation/Vehicle Modification
Branch
301 East Main
Street
Lexington, KY 40507
(859)246-2117 (859)246-2799 FAX
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