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Fund Development. What’s Working Out There?. Rural & Agricultural VocRehab. (formerly Rural and Farm Family Vocational Rehabilitation Program) University of Vermont - Extension Brett Chornyak, VR Coordinator. Cooperative Agreement with VT Div. of Voc. Rehab.
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Fund Development What’s Working Out There?
Rural & Agricultural VocRehab (formerly Rural and Farm Family Vocational Rehabilitation Program) University of Vermont - Extension Brett Chornyak, VR Coordinator
Cooperative Agreement with VT Div. of Voc. Rehab. • University of Vermont (UVM), Extension and Vermont Division of Vocational Rehab. • 38 Years • 7.5 FTE – Coordinator, (3) Voc. Rehab. Counselors and (3.5) Counselor Assistants • Two Budgets – • Operating: $381,843 UVM Match: $38,671 • Case Services: $105,000
Relationship with Vermont, Division of VocRehab • Uniqueness of Rural & Ag. VocRehab • Assist Customers with Disabilities Involved in Ag., and/or Living in Rural Areas • Disabilities Include Physical Impairments, Mental Illness, Drug Addiction, Psychotic Disorders, Mood, Anxiety Disorders… • School To Work Transition Caseload • Individual Caseload with Case Services Budget, 200 Individuals Served/Year, 75 Successful Rehabs. For FY 2005
Services Provided • Work Site Modifications • Home Site Modifications • Financial Assistance Towards Labor Costs • Transportation • Referral to Other Resources – VHAP • Counseling and Guidance
Northern New England AgrAbility Project • Provides Referrals to and from Rural & Ag. VocRehab • Provides Direct Education Regarding Farm Site Modifications • Provides Assessment Reports Regarding the Design and Fabrication of Work Site Modifications