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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f140.n150.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: interest tests
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Date: 29 Jun 90 04:34:21 GMT
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 MA> The concept of "empowering the individual" seems like a positive one. 
 I
 MA> don't see it being practiced very much in the rehab community here, 
 MA> though I believe the independent living centers are an attempt to 
 MA> implement that idea.  That movement is growing but the change is slow.

     
        You can't empower an individual who refuses to be
responsible for their own actions.  Most rehab clients accept the
test results and pronouncement by their counselor without
question.  In reality those tests are open to wide
intrepretations.

        I learned they can be manipulated very easily by anyone
with average intelligence.  They can also be effected by the
testee's attitude and physical comfort.

        Counselor's are just as easily influenced.  Most times
they are concerned with cost, availability of funds, ease of
receiving approval from superiors, and meeting the service
providors requirements.  In the course of events if te client
happens to get served too, then that is an added benefit.

        VR is still dictating to the clients and the handicapped
are letting themselves be led like sheep in fear they will loose
their opportunity.
                                -=joe=-

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