Case Study
Case Study #1
Dan is a 40 year-old with Spina-Bifida and inability to walk. He uses a wheelchair for mobility. He is unable to transfer from his chair and requires personal assistance for dressing, using the toilet and transferring from his chair. He has attempted to work several times, but has not held jobs due to a number of factors- transportation, time demands for dressing, eating and being transported to work. He currently is in a volunteer job with the sheriff’s office doing routine filing and other clerical tasks. He has average intelligence, but lacks confidence due to low self-esteem, which has been reinforced, by his lack of success in employment.
- Is he eligible for DVR services?
- Is he eligible for Supported Employment?
- Develop an outline for an IPE to address Dan’s employment related needs.
- List the extended ongoing support services he will need to maintain employment.
Case Study #2
Bill is a 28 year old man living with a friend in an apartment. He receives personal assistance with his activities of daily living and uses the transportation disadvantaged services for medical appointments, attendance at the local Adult Rehabilitation Center and occasional shopping trips.
Bill has cerebral Palsy and average intelligence. His involuntary movements, inability to walk and difficulty speaking are significant impediments to his achieving employment. He is highly motivated to work and impatient with only attending ARC. He enjoys socializing, is interested in working with other people and fiercely independent. Bill has never held a competitive job, but is adamant that he wants a job.
- Is he eligible for DVR services?
- Is he eligible for Supported Employment?
- Develop an outline for an IPE to address his employment related needs.
- List the extended ongoing support services he will need to maintain employment.
Case Study #3
Latisha is a 24 year old woman with a primary disability of cerebral palsy. She has impaired mobility, requires a wheelchair or mobility which she propels with one hand. Latisha’s communication is moderately impaired. She can be understood, but her speech is slow. Her I.Q. is high borderline to low average.
Latisha has a special diploma and no work experience. She has expressed a strong motivation to work, and is especially interested in working in an office around people. Latisha has a daughter and lives in subsidized housing, but has no transportation. Her strengths are her motivation to work, her engaging personality and the determination she has demonstrated in completing school.
- Is she eligible for DVR services?
- Is she eligible for Supported Employment?
- Develop an outline for an IPE to address her employment related needs.
- List the extended ongoing support services she will need to maintain employment.
