One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare you for life after discharge. Rehab can help you:
- Adapt to living with a disability.
- Live with more independence.
- Plan for a safe and accessible environment.
Community re-entry plans are individualized. They are based on your physical abilities and needs. Both you and your family should be involved in planning re-entry into the community.
Many times, adjustments, a transitional period, and modifications need to be made to help you function independently. This may involve:
- Home. Install wheelchair ramps, raised toilet seats, or handrails on stairways.
- School. Special computers or adaptive equipment allows for alternative means of communication, exams, and training materials.
- Work. This includes new job skills, transitional work, job placement, and vocational counseling.
- Recreational, social, or sports activities. This includes mobility in public places, such as restaurants, churches, or stadiums.
- Transportation. Get in and out of a car or bus. Or install special hand controls or lifts.
- Communications. Get qualified readers and interpreters.
Rehab team members and community agencies often work together to help people with disabilities succeed.