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Vocational Prevocational Services
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has a variety of services
targeted at helping individuals with physical disabilities attain their potential
in employment, career development or pre-employment preparation. The following is
a brief description of each available service.
A continuum of pre-vocational/vocational services are offered
to assist an individual in developing an appropriate
vocational/educational direction and discover
his/her potential to return to work. The continuum includes Stepping Out
Program (pre-vocational skills development), Vocational Evaluation, Cerritos
College Satellite, Functional Capacity Capacity Evaluation, Work Readiness
Program, and referral to the CA State Department of Rehabilitation when
appropriate.
Stepping Out Program
A ten-week program for brain injury and stroke
survivors who desire to engage in meaningful and
productive activities both in the home and in the community
and who want to increase their independence. The program
involves both individual and group sessions that help
clients identify and work toward their goals in order
to reintegrate into the community. Sessions are held two
times a week for two hours.
Work Readiness Program
A comprehensive six-week program for clients with any disability
who desire to work or go to a school/training program and are uncertain about what
type of work they can do. The program involves both group and individual sessions
to assist individuals in exploring their work interests, current skills, abilities,
aptitudes and physical capabilities in order to help them develop a specific,
realistic work goal. Upon completion of the program, clients are provided with
specific recommendations and appropriate resources to work towards their individualized
goals. Sessions are held three times a week for two hours.
Basic Computer Group
A group for clients who want to gain confidence in using
the computer at home, school, or work. Basic instruction and practice are provided
for setting up the computer and using accessibility features, the Internet,
e-mail and Microsoft Word. Sessions are held two times a week for two-to
three weeks for each topic.
Beyond Therapy
A group for people who have finished their outpatient therapies and are ready to
transition from being a "patient" to "a person living with a disability". Each individual
will set a specific goal to increase community participation and will support one another
to achieve it. Individuals will build self confidence, problem solving skills, and
develop a support network. This group meets once a week for 7 weeks.
Worksite Evaluation
An individualized evaluation conducted at the worksite
who have a job to return to. Reasonable accommodations are suggested and coordinated
with the employer when applicable.
Functional Capacity Evaluation
A one-day computerized assessment to obtain objective, valid and
reliable information to determine whether or not a client is capable of meeting the
physical demands of a specific occupation or any occupation.
- "My mind was consumed with the fear of not being able to control my life and take care of
myself. All I thought about was working. But how could I work - when I could not even manage my
PPS (Post Polio Syndrome)?"
- "I have been through both the "Stepping Out" and "Work Readiness" programs. I learned a
lot from "Stepping Out". I learned to keep a daily log of appointments and things that I do.
They showed us how to manage money, and how to make goals for ourselves. "The Work
Readiness" program taught me about my work strengths and weaknesses. I know that I could
do office work, but I needed to brush up on my math and reading skills. So I decided to go
to Cerritos College. Work Readiness also taught me to be independent."
For more information, please contact:
Denise Ha, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Department
Vocational Services Continuum
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
7601 East Imperial Highway, 900 Building, Room 89
Downey, CA 90242
Telephone: (562) 401-7722
Page last updated May 3, 2011
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