Public Education 6: REHABILITATION SERVICES

MEETING THE NEEDS OF UTAH CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES FOR MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE.

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• The Vocational Rehabilitation program assists individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes through the use of vocational evaluation, counseling and guidance, restoration services, training, assistive technology, placement, and follow-up services. Public education accounts for 14% of all referrals, and individuals 22 years and under make up approximately 23% of the current caseload. • The demand for interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing is significant. There are currently 91+ interpreter positions that are not being filled by certified interpreters. • The Blind/Visually Impaired services assisted school district personnel in screening more than 52,000 preschool and kindergarten children for amblyopia and other vision problems. Looking Ahead: Meeting the future needs of persons with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment and increased independence in Utah will require planning for increased services, collaboration among agencies, and greater utilization of technology.

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