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Show 16 Vernal Express Wednesday, October 28, 1998 rmin iimwiTrrnrnrrnrri n jh .,j .. , '- """" 1 jiii ' ' h U Jh uYm WW: "ill- ' ' tjl c.. - .zzzzrr' " v . k ' ' I 11 I : ' "I sX II Don Uchiba, director of Rehabilation Services of Utah, presents an award to Josh Graham of the Can-do-Crew and Mayor Kremin. Impairment is not the end by Carol Jewart Society Writer The presence of a physical or mental impairment does not mean life stops and dependence falls on others. Dan Wheeler, supervising counselor and Mark Thompson, rehabilitation re-habilitation counselor for the Division of Rehabilitation Services assures that disability does not have to prevent individuals from receiving receiv-ing employment. "If a disabling condition is a barrier to -employment then chances are we may be able to be of some assistance," said Wheeler. "A person does not have to be visibly disabled to require our services." In order to determine eligibility, an assessment is made by gathering medical and other information at no cost to the individual. Once the assessment as-sessment is reviewed, eligibility is determined within 60 days of application. appli-cation. After eligibility is determined, deter-mined, assessment information is used to develop an Individualized Written Rehabilitation Program (IWRP) plan that is designed to assist as-sist the individual in preparing for and obtaining employment. Emphasis will be placed on client choice of a work goal. "They make the choice and we do our level best to give them as many options as possible," said Wheeler. "They make the choice and the direction they are going and we help them coordinate services. I will look everywhere. ev-erywhere. I will go to schools if a person needs extra time on their tests to have the option to complete school well. We work with social services, Workmen's Comp., JTPA, etc." Once the vocational goal has begun be-gun and the client is ready for a job, placement services begin. After the client begins working, the counselor provides follow-up to make sure the client is satisfied and the job is appropriate. ap-propriate. "I will have a young, single mother moth-er come in, for example, or an older woman who is widowed or divorced," di-vorced," explained Thompson. "They will be down in the dumps, saying, 'I don't really have a disability. dis-ability. I am physically ok.' but at the same time they are incredibly scared. They don't know how they are going to make ends meet and they're depressed. All these things impact their ability to go to work. To be able to help them realize they can be independent and watch their self esteem grow is what we work toward." The mission of the office of Vocational Rehabilitation is: "To assist as-sist eligible individuals with disabilities disabil-ities to obtain employment." Robert Meeks was the winner for Outstanding Citizen of the Year at the Golden Key Awards banquet Oct. 13 at Weston Plaza Hotel. His hard work, determination, and pa fi KTNGSRI TRY ELECTION DAY DINNER Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 11:30 am- 1:00 pm Kingsbury Community Church 65 East 100 North Vernal, Utah $7.00 a plate! Bring a friend! 92nd year! Old Fashioned Bake & Craft Sale Ashley Valley Medical Center $10.00 off m SCREENING r.nnr1 tience helped others overcome disabilities dis-abilities by serving as an outstanding outstand-ing example. Meeks was in a serious seri-ous accident leaving him with a severe se-vere compression fracture of the neck. Hospitalized for over three months with an additional year of intense rehabilitation, Meek's ability abili-ty to perform his job as truck driver was limited with restricted use of his left arm and leg. He is currently an instructor in the Uintah Basin Trucking Program and his personal experience allows him to teach others oth-ers to anticipate problems they will encounter and properly prepare for them. "Disability is such a broad spectrum," spec-trum," said Wheeler, "and very individualized." in-dividualized." "We don't just pay for school," stated Thompson. "Say for example, exam-ple, someone who is really incapable inca-pable of academic achievement, they read on a third grade level, they are not going anywhere academically. aca-demically. I can do an on the job training, find a potential employer who has a job opening and explain to him we will pay half his wages for the first three months. This gives the employer time to work with them, or I can send a job coach to help him learn the job. Once the job is learned and the employer thinks they are doing a good job they will just keep them on." "We may even try to find an employer em-ployer to take on an apprenticeship program," Wheeler said. "That's a luxury, though, to find an employer willing to take someone into such a program." Among those who have gone beyond be-yond the call of duty to support those who need a helping hand and winner of the Employer of the Year award was Darryl B. Taylor Transportation. Taylor Transportation has a rider policy that allows students participating partici-pating in the trucking program to ride with experienced drivers to provide first-hand experience with the issues they will deal with. They have accommodated for those they hire by adapting trucks including ladders, hoses, loading and unloading unload-ing equipment, and seating, as well as special accommodations for those with learning disabilities. A clarification as to what kind of disability is being dealt with will aid those seeking help. The Office of Rehabilitation deals with those who have Attention Deficite Disorder (ADD). "I have at least eight or ten or more on my case load right now," said Thompson, "Again, the range on that is highly individual. That can go all the way from some counseling and therapy to helping them understand what's going on and function all the way to medication. Sometimes medication helps." V LADIES AID MAMMOGRAM M until J7eh OR 1 QQQ . WTM Please allow three week lead time for scheduling mammograms Many times individuals don't even know they have a problem ,said the counselors. People who are depressed or have anxiety disorders, don't know it. They are losing their jobs and have trouble maintaining employment for long periods of time and can't figure out why. Some individuals can't pass tests in school or on jobs. They worry so much about the first question, for example, exam-ple, that they don't get beyond it on a 20 question test, so when the time is up, they're done or not. Some of these anxiety problems can be dealt with by simply asking the school not to time this person, they don't worry about the time, and can often do the test just a couple minutes over or within the time allotted. "Another component to that," Thompson said, "is their reading skills may be somewhat limited. To have that test administered to them orally and allow them to answer the questions orally is an accommadat-ing accommadat-ing factor that allows them to be successful." A specific learning disorder is to be able to understand something spoken orally but may not be able to understand the same thing if it is written down, said Wheeler. Some people can read just fine but their comprehension skills are nil. Clients who have dislexia so bad that the words seem to get up and walk off the page can still be helped. "Einstein is a perfect example," explained Thompson. "Although he turned out to be the father of relativity, rela-tivity, the man couldn't do math. He just did not have the ability in his equations. He was brilliant in figuring figur-ing things out but he had to get someone else to do the math." The counselors agreed that many people are just too embarrassed to come in for an evaluation. But they aren't aware of the confidentiality issue. All paperwork goes into a paper pa-per safe and after five years of being be-ing closed all case files are shredded. shred-ded. The Golden Key Awards banquet held at the Weston Plaza Hotel, Mayor Kremin gave the "Service Provider of the Year" award to the Community Employment Placement Project. This project provides pro-vides an innovative approach to serving people with disabilities. It helps young people into transition from high school to the real world. Life skills, such as meal planning, cooking, cleaning, safety, budget management and interpersonal skills are taught. "We don't have magic wands or crystal balls. We rely on an individual's individ-ual's motives, desires and their willingness will-ingness to seek help." - i Country Lane Academy 'Preschool I 2315 E. 500 N. I 3-4 year-old Sessions I Call Renee Chamberlain ! 789-0425 We are the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod WE STILL BELIEVE, TEACH AND CONFESS The Virgin Birth Complete Atonement in Christ Inerrancy of the Holy Bible Salvation by Grace through Faith in Christ, not in works of man ll Our Savior -tf2? mmeran I I Worship with us I I 789-1421 I f Sunday School 9:45 am T j 1 The visiting district deputy for the Elks helps initiate two new members, Rod White, Ervin Harrison, Clif Harrison, exalted ruler, Vanita Harrison and District Deputy Dick Lyons. Elks initiate Vernal members The Vernal Elks Lodge number 2375 recently inducted three members, mem-bers, including a parent and a spouse. During the meeting, Exalted Ruler Clif Harrison was privileged to initiate his father Ervin Harrison as well as his wife, Vanita Harrison. Ervin had been helping his son with putting the flags on Main Street during holidays. As a vet, he was particularly interested in the Elks Newborns Oct. 19, 1998 a son was born to Angela and Dr. Doug Simper. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and will be named Nicholas Anthony Simper. Oct. 20, 1998 a son was born to Annette and Jence Abplanalp. He weighed 6 lbs. 15 oz., and will be named Rylan Jence Abplanalp. Oct. 20, 1998 a son was born to Haily and Paul Hacking. He weighed 6 lbs. 11 oz., and will be named Christian Trey Hacking. Oct. 20, 1998 a son was born to Michelle L. and Jon Runnels. He weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz., and will be named Jarrod Jon Runnels. Oct. 20, 1998 a son was born to Gina and Robert Strole. He weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz., and will be named Alexander Michael Strole. Oct. 20, 1998 a son was born to Tiffany and Chet Franks. He weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz., and will be named Brodee Chet Franks. Oct. 21, 1998 a son was born to Sheli and Kirt Monson. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz., and will be. named Rell Bud Monson. Oct. 22, 1998 a son was born to Danette and Perry Sowards. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz., and will be named Dustyn Anthony Sowards. Oct. 23, 1998 a son was born to Jennifer Lynn and Benjamin H. Gingell. He weighed 8 lbs. 13 oz., and will be named Russel Joseph Gingell. Halloween fun planned for Dinosaur Gardens The Utah Field House of Natural History will be hosting "Halloween in the Dinosaur Gardens" on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. This event is open to all ages, and all are encouraged to wear costumes cos-tumes and see what others look like. There will be awards for best dressed and most outrageous costume. cos-tume. The Dinosaur Gardens have been visited by the Halloween spirits, spir-its, come to the gardens and see for your self...if you dare! 9 There will be treats for children, and this event is free to the public. S Jumbo Shrimp X Sgf' Served with choice of 3 Gourmet Salads, Seasoned Basmati Rice, ilsw Jr Fresh Garden Vegetable and Fresh Made Bread I cBB 1 MCwrry Manor Lunch Jfours: Won. - Tri. 11:30 am - 2 pm J$J$ 189 S. Vernal Ave. 789-2289 S Veteran projects. One of the oldest to be initiated in Vernal, he liked the programs and was excited to join. The current Vernal Ladies of Elks president, Vanita finalized her decision deci-sion to join at the National Convention in Anaheim after visiting visit-ing with Elks and their families from around the country and working work-ing at Utah's booth highlighting If you have any Society News or Feature Story ideas Call Carol Jewart at the Express 789-3511 OCTOBER IS DOWN'S SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH Down's Syndrome is chromosome disorder which usually causes delays in physical intellectual and language development. Down's Syndrome is one of the leading causes of mental retardation in the world. It is not related to race, nationality, religion, or socio-economic status. There is wide variation in mental abilities, behavior and physical development in individuals with Down's Syndrome. Each individual has hisher own unique personality, capabilities and talents. Individuals with Down's Syndrome benefit from loving homes, early intervention, special education, appropriate medical care and positive attitudes. ' For more information call 781-0567 DIABETES HEALTH FAIR . - ' For Anyone Who... Has Diabetes Has a Family History of Diabetes Has Family or Friends with Diabetes Or Is Interested In Diabetes Offering FREE: Screening Glucose Blood Pressure Brochures, Ask a DoctorP.A., Pharmacist, NutritionistDietician, Physical Therapist At Cost: HbAIc - $10 "Everyone Welcome" L)eep Creek Pan rned Camp Wapiti, a camp for medically challenged youth, with husband Clif and other Utah Elks. Rod White, who has helped for a few years with Vernal Elks car show to raise scholarship funds, was also initiated that night. Along with the inductions, District Deputy Utah North Dick Lyons visited with the Elks members. (( KBF&B&r r-IH-KM Worship Services 11 am |