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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