Community Re-Entry

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.