Maine State Rehabilitation Council
2011 Maine State Rehabilitation Council Annual Report
Table of Contents
- In Memoriam
- Maine State Rehabilitation Council Letter
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Director’s Letter
- Mission Statement, Purpose and Role/Responsibilities
- How to Be Appointed and Council Members
- Council Members
- Council Meetings
- Committee Work / Reports
- Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Statistics Related to Clients Served
- Maine State Rehabilitation Council Contact Information
In Memoriam
SRC Remembers Long-time Employment Champion Maine recently lost a lifelong advocate for employment opportunities for people with mental illness. Jim Schmidt, who moved to Rome, Maine after retiring as executive director of Fountain House, was instrumental in bringing the clubhouse employment model to Maine.
The SRC would like to recognize Mr. Schmidt for his tireless advocacy for employment of people with disabilities and his work on the SRC where he was also actively involved for many years. Jim will be sorely missed.
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Maine State Rehabilitation Council Letter
State Of Maine
Office of the Governor
1 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-00001
Governor LePage:
On behalf of the Maine State Rehabilitation Council (SRC), I am pleased to present the 2011 Maine State Rehabilitation Annual Report for the period October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2011.
At a time when the nation’s economy is still sluggish and Maine’s budget constraints have forced reductions in its workforce and services, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) continues to provide a high quality of services to its DVR consumers. With the waitlist gone and an increase in the numbers of people accessing their services, DVR is in the position of possibly having a lack of human resources to be able to provide quality services to Maine individuals with a disability. The Maine SRC would like to advocate for your continued support of this important program.
Below are some of the activities the Maine State Rehabilitation Council has worked on this past year:
- Five-Council Collaborative. Members comprised of: State Rehabilitation Council-General, State Rehabilitation Council-Blind, and State Independent Living Council, Division for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Late-Deafened and Governor’s Council on Disabilities. The purpose of this collaboration is to work together to increase communication and cooperation between the five councils to help us best support employment opportunities and independent living services for Maine residents with disabilities.
- DVR Statewide Training. Council members attended and participated in the DVR Statewide training at the Augusta Civic Center.
- State Plan: DVR/SRC–Public Hearing. The joint DVR/SRC public hearing was held on April 21, 2011, during the regular SRC meeting and was available for public comments. This was a hearing that provided the opportunity for members of the community to voice their suggestions for improvements or any concerns they may have about the DVR program.
- State Plan: Council Comments. Council members provide a valuable role in reviewing the State Plan and providing comments to DVR. The state plan is submitted to DVR’s Federal oversight partners, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) in Washington DC.
Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment. On September 15, 2011, the SRC held a public forum for present and past DVR consumers to provide constructive feedback as to what works and what does not work at DVR. The public forum was well attended with twenty speakers providing feedback. This feedback is available on our website and will be used by DVR in their next year’s state plan.
- RSA 107 Review-Review of Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Maine was one of the “Pilot” states that RSA visited this year. Maine’s review was during the week of June 20-24, in which RSA personnel reviewed various categories with a focus on:
- How DVR spends Federal / State monies
- Program review
- Order of Selection (wait list)
- Transition Services for HS Children with Disabilities in the School System. The Maine State Rehabilitation Council’s work is done in Committees and those reports are presented later in this publication. I encourage you to review them.
In closing, I want to thank Betsy Hopkins, Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and her staff: Alice Johnson, Allison Trussell, and Elinor Weisman for all the work they have done for DVR and the collaboration they have shown by working with the SRC this past year.
Respectfully,
Peter C. Dyer
Maine State Rehabilitation
Council-Chair
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Director’s Letter
State of Maine
Department of Labor
Bureau Rehabilitation Services
150 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0150
January 2012
To the Citizens of Maine:
As Director to the State of Maine’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), I am pleased to again recognize the contribution of the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) in their vital role as the Division’s partner, advocate and advisor. Over the years, the Division has relied on the Council for guidance and support in our efforts to provide vocational services to Maine citizens with disabilities. We are particularly fortunate to have an SRC membership that is made up of individuals who are well versed in issues relating to vocational rehabilitation, and who have demonstrated excellent leadership.
Maine continues to face challenges related to the downturn in the economy, which has resulted in cuts in state revenues and unemployment for many. All state departments have needed to examine how they do business and economize as much as possible in order to continue to provide quality services with fewer resources. It has been a little over a year since we eliminated a wait list for services for the DVR program, and staff continue to work very hard every day to sustain this, even while our application and enrollment numbers increase. Our goal is to continue to provide seamless, quality services to individuals with disabilities while carefully tracking our human and financial resources. Advocacy and support from the SRC is crucial for us to be able to maintain the level of professional services we strive for.
I look forward to another year ahead of consultation and collaboration with SRC as DVR moves ahead with meeting our goals, which will result in providing timely, quality employment support services to people with disabilities in the state of Maine.
Sincerely,
Betsy Hopkins
Director
Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Mission Statement, Purpose and Role/Responsibilities
Mission Statement
The Mission of the State Rehabilitation Council is to partner with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the development of state goals, priorities, policy, and practice; and to review and analyze the Division's results and performance in support of securing and maintaining integrated and competitive employment, through a process of informed choice, for individuals with disabilities.
Purpose
In complying with the rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998 that were contained in Title IV of the workforce Investment Act of 1988 (WIA), the Maine State Rehabilitation Council was established in accordance to Federal Regulations governing the Rehabilitation Act.
Under these regulations, (Title I of the Rehabilitation Act), the Council works in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to review, analyze and evaluate the Maine State Rehabilitation Program.
Role / Responsibilities
Review, analyze, and advise the designated State Unit regarding the performance of the State unit’s responsibilities pertaining to:
- Eligibility, including order of selection.
- Extent, scope and effectiveness of services provided.
- Functions performed by State agencies that affect the ability of individuals with disabilities in achieving employment outcomes.
Specific areas mentioned in the Federal Regulations:
- Consumer Satisfaction
- Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD)
- Informed Consumer Choice
- State Plan
- Comprehensive Statewide Assessment
- Fair Hearing Board
- Records of Service (case file)
How to Be Appointed
Members of the Council are appointed by the Governor of the State of Maine after soliciting recommendation from the citizens of the State, representatives of organizations representing a broad range of individuals with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with disabilities. To the extent possible, the membership shall reflect the cultural diversity of the State of Maine. A member may be reappointed and a vacancy shall be filled by the Governor.
For more information, please contact a Council member.
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FY2010-2011 Council Membership
There is a direct correlation between the expertise and dedication of individual members serving on a council and its collective effectiveness as a group. The SRC for DVR is fortunate to have members who know the vocational rehabilitation system and possess the dedication to helping improve these services for Maine's citizens with disabilities.
During fiscal year October 2010, to September 2011, the Council held 11 monthly meetings during the year and our Annual Meeting in September.
Council composition under Section 361.17 Requirements for a State Rehabilitation Council (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 34, Part 361-State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program) is below. Also included are pictures of Council members and a brief statement of their contribution to the Council where available.
John Dunleavy
Statewide Independent Living Council
Jan Avery
Parent Training and Information Center
Steve Beam
Client Assistance Program
Steve is responsible for managing all programmatic and some administrative aspects of the programs. These include case supervision, individual case representation, and identification of systemic issues, coordinating training and outreach efforts and assisting the Consumer Advisory Board. As the C.A.P representative, he makes policy recommendations to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Also, Steve is one of the original members of the SRC dating back to December 1993.
Allison Trussell
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (ex officio)
Allison has been working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 4-years for the State of Maine. As a person with a disability and a former VR client, Allison brings a full perspective of working with individuals with disabilities. Allison brings to the Council information regarding the vocational process and working effectively with clients.
Drew Bolduc
Community Rehabilitation Program Service Provider
Drew Bolduc has been an Employment specialist for the past eight years, has served on the council for the past six years and is a past chair. Drew has an adult child with a disability.
Peter Dyer
Representative of Business, Industry, and Labor
Peter works as a Lead Analyst for Iberdrola USA, an international utility company. As an original member of the SRC dating back to December 1993, he brings an in depth knowledge of DVR/SRC activities and is an action-oriented person. He brings to the Council an employer's perspective on vocational rehabilitation. In FY2010 - 2011, Peter served as chair of the Maine SRC.
Jeff Jones
Representative of Business, Industry, and Labor
Janine Collins
Current or former applicants for, or recipient of, Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Janine M. Collins, MTS, MSW is a Research Associate at the University of Maine's Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies and a project contributor for the Autism Research Institute (ARI). She holds an undergraduate degree in Special/Elementary Education and Psychology and graduate degrees in Theology and Social Work. Prior to work in the area of research, her experience was in direct service delivery, first as a public school special educator and then as a case manager in adult social services. She is co-author of Quality Employment Practices for Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and works on a number of projects related to best practices and improving service delivery. She serves as President of the Board of the Autism Society of Maine and lends a consumer perspective as a member of Maine's State Rehab Council. Her work is informed by her own experience as an individual with disabilities.
Kelly Osborn
Section 121 Representative
Kelly Osborn is the Director of the Wabanaki Vocational Rehabilitation Program (WVRP). WVRP is a section 121 Native American vocational rehabilitation program in Maine. Kelly also serves as the Chair of the Maine Statewide Independent Council and as a member of the DBVI-SRC.
Pauline Lamontagne, Esq.
Representative of State Educational Agency
Legally blind since birth, Pauline is a former Vocational Rehabilitation client whose case was successfully closed. Her undergraduate degree was in Rehabilitation Work. At the University of Maine School of Law, she was the first legally blind student to earn her Juris Doctorate degree. Currently, she is employed as a Due Process Coordinator for Maine's Department of Education and oversees the dispute resolution system provided for by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). On the SRC, she brings advocacy skills and knowledge on behalf of people with disabilities as well as works collaboratively towards the goals of program and consumer success.
Betsy Hopkins
Director of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (ex officio)
Betsy has over 25 years of experience working with people with disabilities. She previously worked as a VR counselor, VR casework supervisor as well as a DHHS casework supervisor before taking on the Director position for DVR in 2009.
Elinor Weissman
Regional Director of DVR-Augusta and Rockland (ex officio)
Elinor's background includes education in Deafness Rehabilitation Counseling, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology and Special Education. In addition to experience as a VR counselor and supervisor, she has been a teacher to students with disabilities related to autism, deafness and developmental issues as well as an Individual Support Coordinator for the Office of Adults with Cognitive and Physical Disabilities (DHHS).
Stacie Linkel
Consumer
There are also currently four vacancies on the SRC including two as Representatives of Business, Industry, and Labor, one as Representative of Disability Advocacy Groups, and one as Representative of the State Workforce Investment Board. If you are interested in serving on the SRC from one of these constituency groups, please contact a Council member.
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Council Meetings
The Council meets the third Thursday of every month at the Commerce Center in Augusta, ME from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The meeting schedule is published in several newspapers and on our website. The meetings are open to the public.
We begin each meeting with a brief presentation about how vocational rehabilitation services helped improve the life of a person with a disability. These "success stories" have helped remind the Council the real reason we exist and how important and effective vocational rehabilitation services can be in a person's life.
Gaining knowledge about programs that have an impact on employment for people with disabilities was a priority for the Council. At our 2010 Annual Meeting and Retreat, the Council developed a work plan for 2011.
The Council has worked with Steve Pecukonis (a paid facilitator) for many years, and the Maine State Rehabilitation Council has a deep respect for his ability to bring us together and work as a single cohesive unit. Although the faces may change on the Council, but with Steve as the facilitator, we as a council are assured a successful outcome in achieving your goals and objectives. On a personal note, I am thankful to have worked closely with Steve for many years and his contributions to the Council have been a vital part of our success.
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Committee Work / Reports
Committee Work in 2011
In addition to our regular meetings, the Council has several committees that meet for a specific task, issue or topic. Some of the committees are "Standing" committees, a permanent part of the Council's work. Other committees are "Ad Hoc", or convened as needed. Also, SRC members have been invited to participate on internal DVR Committees such as the CSPD (Comprehensive System of Personnel Development).
Executive Committee Report
Members: Peter Dyer-Chair, Jan Avery-Vice-Chair, Kelly Osborn-Treasurer, Drew Bolduc-Past Chairperson and Betsy Hopkins-Director of VR Programs
The Executive Committee has oversight responsibility in soliciting and nominating candidates to the Governor for appointment to the Council. The Chair may appoint additional members from the Council's ranks to assist in filling the membership functions.
The Executive Committee has met only once this fiscal year, July 2011, regarding membership recruitment.
It was decided that time would be set aside at the SRC Annual Retreat in September 2011 to discuss recruitment issues.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Dyer
Committee Chair
Five Council Collaborative Committee Report
Members:
Peter Dyer, Jan Avery, and Drew Bolduc, Maine State Rehabilitation Council – General (SRC) Kathy Despres, Maine State Rehabilitation Council – DVBI (SRC-DVBI) Kelly Osborn, State Independent Living Council (SILC) Amy Sneirson, Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened (DDLDHH) Mel Clarrage, Commission on Disabilities and Employment (CDE), a subcommittee of the Maine's Jobs Council.
The purpose of the Five Council Collaborative is to increase communication and cooperation between the five councils to help us best support employment opportunities for Maine residents with disabilities.
With the assistance of a facilitator, the Five Council attendees developed important priorities:
- Priority 1 – Build Inter-Council Cooperation and Collaboration.
- Priority 2 – Legislative Advocacy: attend forums, testify, provide testimony, training and assistance to clients, and defend budgets submitted by the five councils.
Over the course of the last fiscal year, the committee has met seven times and discussed various issues. The first year’s collaboration included the following discussion and action items:
- Members all agreed that a letter should be sent to Governor LePage urging the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services to fill the position of Director of the Division for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafness. All Chairs of the Five Councils signed the letter.
- LD28 – Changes in Maine Care rules and the customer impact.
- LD554 – Need to restore Iris Network funding to meet the needs for the blind.
- LD 744 – Amend the Definition of “Service Animals” to conform to Federal Law.
- LD 785 – Relating to Identification of Service Animals.
- LD 1345 – Align Maine Special Education Statutes with Federal Requirements.
- LD 765 – Address the educational needs of individuals who are blind or are visually impaired. The Five Council participants signed a letter of “Support”, which was sent to Senator: Richard Posen and Representative: P. Flood.
- LD 243 – The Five Councils supports the Hearing Aid Bill for the elderly.
board or a council. The Five Council members conveyed that this form is very intrusive and invasive into members’ personal lives. As a result of this meeting, Amy Sneirson from DDLDHH and Kathy Despres from SRC-DVBI drafted a new “Release of Personal Information” form that requires less personnel information. The new form has been submitted to the Maine State Police legal counsel for approval.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Dyer
SRC Representative
Membership Committee Report
Members:
Peter Dyer-Chair, Steve Beam
The purpose of the SRC Membership Committee is to conduct surveys of Council members to gauge emerging Council needs and to assure that member input is driving the Council’s work processes. Also, this subcommittee recommends potential new members to the SRC Executive Committee for appointment to the SRC Council.
The current nine member SRC Council is in noncompliance with Federal regulations (Sec. 361.17), which require the SRC Council to be composed of at least 15 members representing diverse organizations, including a broad range of individuals with disabilities and organizations interested in individuals with disabilities.
The membership committee has not met this current fiscal year due to a new state government administration coming into office. All pending re-appointment packets submitted to the prior administration were not utilized by the new administration. The reappointment process must start over from the beginning. A letter from the Council was hand delivered to the past Governor requesting the acceleration of the SRC council membership re-appointment process.
The Five Council Collaborative Committee has drafted a less invasive form, which is being reviewed by the new administration’s legal counsel.
How VR Helped Someone:
On the verge of losing his job in sales due to hearing loss, this client was one of the first to take advantage of VR's new hearing aid protocol. After receiving his hearing aids, his work performance dramatically increased and he was recognized as "salesman of the month" by the company that had previously been ready to let him go.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Dyer
Committee Chair
Website Committee Report
Members:
Peter Dyer, Chair
The purpose of the Website Committee is to make recommendations to the design and development of the SRC website. The website committee also ensures the recommendations are implemented correctly by the website manager.
Below are the current fiscal year activities:
- The website was updated with the new meeting dates for the current fiscal year.
- The SRC Council member’s personal information was removed from the website for security purposes.
In June 2011 the SRC website went down and was not reactivated until August 1, 2011. The website was redesigned and improvements were implemented by the website manager.
How VR Helped Someone:
As a person in court-ordered residential treatment, this client had been out of the workforce for many years when he came to VR. With his VRC's support, he gained employability skills and participated in a job assessment with a local company. Successful during that assessment, he was offered a job and has now been with the company for three months and is considered one of their best employees.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Dyer
Committee Chair
SRC/DVR Policy Group Report
This standing committee exists to provide the State Agency with the Council’s input, ideas, feedback and suggestions regarding proposed changes in state rules, policy, procedure, memos of understanding (MOU), the Annual State Plan and the Tri-Annual Comprehensive Assessment of Statewide Needs.
In Fiscal Year 2011, Council representation to this committee was comprised of Peter Dyer, Drew Bolduc, Jim Schmidt and Steve Beam. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) was represented by Betsy Hopkins and Alice Johnson. During FY 2011, the Council provided input on the following items:
- MOU between DVR and the Veteran’s Administration;
- DVR Procedural Directive regarding the above MOU;
- FY 2012 Draft State Plan;
- Clients Being Served Jointly by DVR and Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired;
- MOU between Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Maine Department of Education; and
- MOU between Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and the Veterans Administration.
The Council appreciates the opportunity to provide input into the development of policy, procedure, memos of understanding and the DVR State Plan during the past fiscal year.
How VR Helped Someone:
Working part-time in an office, this client was eager to expand her job responsibilities to other facets of the business. Her VR Counselor met with the employer and discussed how on-the-job training could support both the employer and the client to gain needed skills. The employer agreed and the client has now increased her hours and duties. Additional coursework through adult education has supported her hands-on learning.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Beam
Committee Chair
Consumer Satisfaction Survey Report
Members:
Allison Trussell, Peter Dyer, Karen Fraser, Steve Beam, Janine Collins and Alice Johnson
During the September 2010 SRC Annual Retreat, the Council discussed the benefits of having a Consumer Satisfaction Survey on the SRC-General website. This survey would allow past and current consumers of VR services an opportunity to provide constructive feedback about their experiences with VR. With the accumulated data from VR consumers’ surveys, the Council would be able to assess specific areas of need, which will be provided to VR, thus enhancing training for VR counselors.
Over the course of the FY2010, this committee has met four times as well as collaborating via e-mail regarding the development of the survey. The committee developed survey questions and hired a website designer who will format these questions into an electronic website survey. Also, the website designer has assured the Consumer Satisfaction Committee that the consumer’s identity will not be disclosed. It has been proposed that the survey be up and running by November of 2011.
Respectfully submitted,
Allison Trussell
Committee Chair
CSPD Committee Report
The Comprehensive System of Professional Development (CSPD) committee meets quarterly and is chaired by Barbara Michaud, the Training Coordinator for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
The CSPD membership currently is: Libby Stone-Sterling – Assistant Director, DVR, Carol Mitchell – Supervisor, Greg Anderson – Rehabilitation Counselor, Michael Shirley - Rehabilitation Counselor, Wanda Boucher – Support Staff, Barbara Greenstein - Rehabilitation Counselor, Pauline Lamontagne, Esq.- SRC representative and New Member – Maureen Gantz - Rehabilitation Counselor.
Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the SRC shall review and comment on the development of plans, policies, and procedures pertaining to; recruitment, preparation, and retention of qualified personnel, and staff development.
Training highlights (held and upcoming) for 2011include:
February
- New Hearing Aid Protocol Training
- Trainer – Betsy Hopkins
- Videoconferencing Basics
- Trainer – Barbara A. Michaud
- Using the Videoconferencing Bridge
- Trainer – Barbara A. Michaud
March
- Comprehensive Assessment of Rehabilitation Needs training
- Offered 4 times throughout the state.
- Trainer – Lee Brinkley Bryan
May
- Facilitator Training
- Trainer – Cee Gandolfo, TACE
- Offered in the South and the North
June
- Technical Writing Training
- Truth, Tact and Utility
- Trainer – Cee Gandolfo, TACE
- Offered in the South and the North
July
- Videoconferencing Bridge Training
- Trainer – Harris Gillium, Totalcom
- MaineAware Pilot Training
August
- MaineAware – Train the Trainer
- Introduction to MaineAware training
- Offered in the South and the North for all staff
Upcoming Training for FY2012:
September
- Assistive Technology for Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education, Life and Work
- Trainers – Kathy Adams and Deb Dimmick – Maine CITE
October
- World of Work Inventory
- Introduction and Advanced
- Trainer – Dr. Gregory Neidert
- Employment Readiness Scale
- Introduction and Advanced
- Trainer – Barry Brown, Director of the Employment Readiness Center
- MaineAware Reports training
- For supervisors and managers
Maine Aware is the new data collection/case management system. Please note that there are rehabilitation counselors who continue to participate in the Virginia Commonwealth University graduate program. Staff training is offered in multiple modalities depending on the nature of the training.
Respectfully submitted,
Pauline Lamontagne, Esq.
SRC Representative
Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Statistics Related To DVR Clients Served During Fiscal Year October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011
Total Number People served: 10,281
Total Successful outcomes: 705
Table 1: Types of Successful Closures
| Types of closures | Number |
|---|---|
| Employed w/o Support | 537 |
| Self Employment | 22 |
| Unpaid family worker | 0 |
| Employed w/ support | 146 |
| Total | 705 |
Figure representing Table 1.
Table 2: Average Weekly Wages
| Average weekly wages: | |
|---|---|
| At application: | $116.32 |
| At closure: | $316.43 |
Table 3: Distribution of Successful Closures by Age at Closure
| Age at Closure | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 20 | 47 | 6.67% |
| 20 – 29 | 226 | 32.06% |
| 30 – 39 | 108 | 15.32% |
| 40 – 49 | 118 | 16.74% |
| 50 – 59 | 137 | 19.43% |
| 60 – 69 | 59 | 8.37% |
| 70 – 79 | 9 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.14% |
| Total | 705 | 100% |
Figure representing Table 3.
Table 4: Costs
| 2011 | 2110 | |
|---|---|---|
| The average case cost of a successfully employed individual | $5,256 | $5,975 |
| The average number of months an individual was in the VR system closed in employment | 29 | 33 |
| The average time in application status for DVR services in months | 2.5 | 3.7 |
Table 5: Full Time and Part Time Employment
| Hours Per Week | Number of clients | Percentage of Clients hours/week |
|---|---|---|
| less than 5 | 67 | 9.40% |
| 6-9 | 46 | 8.90% |
| 10-19 | 109 | 17.00% |
| 20-24 | 116 | 16.10% |
| 25-29 | 37 | 3.50% |
| 30-34 | 67 | 7.50% |
| 35-39 | 29 | 6.60% |
| 40 | 209 | 28.00% |
| 41-49 | 12 | 1.90% |
| 50-59 | 10 | 1.10% |
| 60-69 | 2 | 1.10% |
| Total | 704 | 100% |
Figure representing Table 5.
Table 6: Caseload by Age Range as of November 1, 2011
| Age | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 14-22 | 1261 | 32% |
| 23-54 | 2183 | 56% |
| 55-59 | 259 | 7% |
| 60-65 | 145 | 4% |
| 66-70 | 35 | 1% |
| 71 + | 18 | 0.50% |
Figure representing Table 6.
Table 7: Disability Distribution of individuals in active case status as of September 30, 2011
| Disability | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Cognitive | 36% |
| Mental Illness | 32% |
| Orthopedic | 11% |
| Substance Abuse | 9% |
| Other | 7% |
| Hearing Loss | 5% |
| Visual | 0.20% |
Figure representing Table 7.
Maine State Rehabilitation Council Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Maine State Rehabilitation Council
PMB #171, 126 Western Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
E-mail Address:
posted/revised: 12/29/2011
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