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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 –
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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