House Proceeding on Apr 22nd, 2009 :: 2:15:35 to 2:18:55
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Vernon J. Ehlers: rehabilitation support. i want to thank particularly representative skelton for his outstanding leadership on this issue and bringing this important resolion forward. i urge my colleagues to support this resolut the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york reserves his time. the gentleman from michigan.

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Speech By: Vernon J. Ehlers

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Vernon J. Ehlers: mr. ehlers: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. ehlers: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise today in support of house resolution 247, which support for designating march 22, 2009, rehabilitation counselors appreciation day. i'm surprised the number of

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Vernon J. Ehlers: individuals who do not understand what rehabilitation counselors do and they might be wellized -- advised to read the doonsbury comic strip where for the pastix months or more there has been ongoing discussion how to rehabilitate veterans and described the work of the counselors. nearly one in five americans

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Vernon J. Ehlers: lives with some type of long lasting condition or disability that requires extensive rehabilitation. rehabilitation counselors help people deal with a personal, social, and vocat of disabilities. they counsel individuals with disabilities resulting from

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Vernon J. Ehlers: birth defects, illness or disease, accidents, or other causes. they evaluate the strength and limitations of individuals, provide personal and vocational counseling, and range for medical care, vocational training, and job placement. all of these are invaluable to those who need the help. rehabilitation counselors interview both in

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Vernon J. Ehlers: disabilities and their families. evaluate school and medical reports, and confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and employers to determine the capabilities and skills of the individual. they develop rehabilitation programs by conferring with clients which often include training to help clients develop

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Vernon J. Ehlers: job skills. rehabilitation countor also work toward increasing the client's capacity to live independently. these professionals work with individuals, professional organizations, and advocacies groups to address the social barriers that create obstacles for people with disabilities. they are instrumental in building bridges

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Vernon J. Ehlers: often isolated world of people with disabilities and their families, communities, and school and work environments. they empower individuals to make informed choices so that they can become productive members of society. rehabilitation counselors are employed i private practice, by community health organizations,

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Vernon J. Ehlers: and hospitals, and in state and federal government positions. there are approximately 141,000 rehabilitation counselors in the united states. according to the u.s. bureau of lar statistics. that number is expected to grow rapidly as medical advances help people survive serious injury or illness. including veterans returning

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Vernon J. Ehlers: from both the afghanistan and iraqi wars. rehabilitation counselors provide a great service to the millions of americans with disabilities. they encourage people with disabilities to participate as active citizens in their communities. these highly trained professionals help many americans cope with their life

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Vernon J. Ehlers: alteng situations. today we recognize them for their hard work and dedication.