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Rehab In Review
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| A Letter from Jim Schaum, President /
CEO: 2006 Annual Meeting Recaps a Successful Year for the
Rehab |
 The Rehab Center held its 2006
annual meeting on November 1, 2007. There were approximately 130 people in
attendance. This was the first year that we tried our new format and time
with a dinner meeting which was held at the Life Celebration Banquet
Center. It has been a great working relationship with the Wappner Family.
They have been a major help in preparing the video and taking pictures for
capital campaign promotional materials.
The Rehab Center
recognized Jack Butler for his assistance with the Christmas floats; Toni
Vesper of Embarq for her dedication to the Deaf Community in assuring that
they have the phone equipment they need; and Brenda Phillips of the DeWald
Center for the joint effort put forth for the children's program at the
DeWald Center. The Mansfield Municipal Court Probation Department was
recognized for their work with New Beginnings and Richard Taylor and
Taylor Metal were recognized for their ongoing support of Progress
Industries. Dr Mei Chew Lai was recognized for his work over the last ten
years as Medical Director.
The Jesse Seymour Award
was given to Ruth and Douglas Baumberger for their efforts in helping
their twin grandsons get the therapy they needed, while Denise Stryker of
the Mansfield Municipal Court Probation Officer was awarded the Frannie
Carto Award for her work with persons with addictions.
The President's Award went
to Mayor Lydia Reid for her ongoing support of The Rehab Center. In
addition to always being there when assistance was needed, she is one of
the founders of New Beginnings.
Phillip L. Wisdom was
inducted posthumously into The Rehab Center Hall of Fame. As President of
Mansfield Hospital (Med Central) he was instrumental in the founding of
the Crippled Children's Society which later became The Rehab Center.
His wife Marion and
son Philip accepted the award on his behalf.
The following employees
were recognized for having anniversaries during 2007: 5 years: Dottie
Karst, Annie Yeater and Ken Harvey; 10 years: Pam Smith, Susan Lehr,
Vernon Burky, Paul Voelker & Ernie Weaver; 15 years: Velma Anderson,
Stacy Shoup and Noah Fraley; 20 years: Tammy Link and Wendy Page; and 35
years: Linda Linn.
Duffy Carto was recognized
for two and a half years of excellent leadership as Board Chair.
New board members
appointed to begin terms in 2008 were Mayor Lydia Reid, Lisa Cooper, and
Mick Rupp. Barb Miller, Kathy Daniels, Pamela Roussey, Phillip Wisdom and
Bruce Cummins were each elected to an additional term.
The new officers for 2008
are Kathy Daniels, Chair; Don Plotts, Vice Chair; Kim Hildreth, Secretary;
and Jim Henry, Treasurer.
We were pleased to report
that The Rehab Center had a positive bottom line of $102,000 in 2006,
after donations and interest earnings. The Board of Trustees made the
decision to move forward with a $3,000,000 Capital Campaign and Amy Howe
was hired as Vice President of Development. In 2007 The Rehab Center
completed the CARF accreditation survey and received a 3 year
accreditation. The Dream Team was recruited to help Chair Chan Stevens
lead the Capital Campaign. The campaign was kicked off in July with over
25% of the goal pledged.
As The Rehab Center moves
forward we must do a better job of advising the community that we treat,
not only the indigent population, but all individuals eligible to receive
services. In asking the public to look at our services and select us as
their provider of choice, I want to continue my pledge to assure that the
services provided at The Rehab Center will equal or surpass those services
provided any place else.
Jim Schaum, President
Marion Wisdom and Philip (Flip) Wisdom (pictured
above) accepts The Rehab Center's Hall of Fame award on behalf of the
late Phillip L. Wisdom. |
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Linda
Reed, Medical Rehabilitation Director -
Get to
Know Us Better: Medical Rehab Division Offers Hope for People with
Autism |
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The Rehab Center has a long history of responding to the growing
and changing needs of our community. As new community
challenges have been identified, divisions have expanded to add additional
services in response. Even The Rehab Center’s founding
division, Medical Rehabilitation, continues to undergo
development. Though probably treating (undiagnosed)
autistic children for years, the recent upsurge of autism diagnoses has
continued to change and shape therapies offered by the Medical
Rehabilitation Division.
Autism:
A Growing
Riddle
Much has been made of the increase in Autism and Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs) in recent years. Experts are at odds
as to whether increased diagnoses are due to a higher incidence of the
disorder, or a greater awareness of it. The truth
probably lies somewhere in between. No casual
relationships have been established, though theories abound, and the
actual cause of autism remains a mystery. But that
doesn’t mean that the diagnosis remains bleak. With
more research has come better therapies and, now more than ever, the
prognosis for those with autism or ASD is filled with the possibility for
progress and growth.
Early Intervention: The Key to
Management
All experts and therapists agree on one factor for improved success
of an Autism/ASD diagnosis: early
intervention. As there is no specific test for Autism,
the diagnosis is considered subjective and may be given based on a medical
exam, health history, family history or – most frequently – a combination
of the three. Neurologists, Psychologists and
Developmental Pediatricians may all weigh in during the
process. Once a diagnosis is suspected, it is
imperative that a child with Autism receive Speech, Sensory and
Occupational Therapy immediately. Luckily for residents
of North Central Ohio, The Rehab Center had been offering these therapies
to children for decades, and those with Autism were able to receive life
changing treatment without delay. Once referred to The Rehab Center, children diagnosed with Autism
or an ASD are given developmental assessments and enrolled in the
appropriate therapies. Parents are made active
participants in the treatment process and are encouraged to observe and
participate. Children are seen one or two times a week
in a small group setting and parents are offered supportive therapy as
well. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is one treatment method that is
used by The Rehab Center. In ABA, children are given
individualized treatment plans which move them from mastery of simple to
more complex tasks. Positive reinforcers are used to
encourage the child to maintain progress. Therapists
make use of floor time with clients, as well as using the “TEECH Program”
which is a multi-disciplinary approach to a developmentally individualized
curriculum.
Money:
Continues to Be a
Barrier
Autism therapy is comprehensive and that makes it expensive – both
for the client and the provider. Some insurance
companies are still refusing coverage, which means that families often
must reach deep into their pockets to pay for critically important
therapies. Because The Rehab Center offers therapy on a
sliding fee scale, this may mean The Rehab Center absorbs a higher
proportion of the costs. Additionally, therapy
treatment programs can be very expensive and with research on ASDs
continuing to shed new light on the condition, the necessity to purchase
new treatment programs is likely. Contributions made
through annual fundraisers like the Telethon will help benefit families
struggling to afford treatment, while contributions to the Capital
Campaign will help to ensure that The Rehab Center can afford to purchase
equipment, if necessary, to continue to respond to the needs of the
community.
Velma Anderson, Speech
/ Language Pathologist (pictured above) works with a Rehab
Center client. |
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Amy Howe, Vice
President - Fund Development: Campaign
Update- On Track for
Meeting Its Goal |
Six
months into the Rehab Renewal Campaign, I am pleased to announce that we
are halfway to our goal. More than $1,500,000 has been raised by the Dream
Team, our network of volunteers, and staff. This puts us right on target
for this point in the Capital Campaign.
In my first year as Vice
President of Fund Development, I have experienced first hand just how
instrumental The Rehab's volunteers are to the organization and its
success. True to this rich history, it has been the involvement and
dedication of our volunteers which has spurred the campaign's success so
far and will ensure that we reach our goal.
What has impressed me the
most since becoming a part of the community, is the level of involvement
not only of our veteran volunteers - the individuals who helped found the
organization and their children who stayed involved, but also the
participation of the third generation - the twenty and thirty year
olds. In a time when all we hear about is an apathetic youth, my
experience has been that the commitment of our service area's young people
is strong and their willingness to help is obvious. These "newbies" have
been working alongside the old hands, creating a dynamic and spirited
campaign.
I have to admit that one
of my favorite parts of the campaign, so far, has been watching the
interaction between the new recruits and the long-time volunteers. As
people who have been involved with The Rehab Center for decades - former
medical directors, past presidents, previous members of the auxiliary,
even dedicated clients - greet the new recruits there is a renewed sense
of energy that is created. We're seeing new ideas and a fresh perspective
injected into the organization as the "experts" are energized by
"novices". In return, the young people are eager to learn from our
veterans while helping them to shape a successful campaign.
The result is a dynamic
campaign with people from diverse backgrounds all working together for the
same: to ensure The Rehab Center maintains its presence in all the
communities it serves, not only for those less fortunate who cannot afford
services and do not have another place to go, but also for those who do
have insurance coverage and chose The Rehab Canter because of the
excellent staff who deliver quality services close to "home".
We don't want you to be
left out. If you'd like to "join our army of volunteers", please call our
Fund Development Office at 419-756-1133 or visit our website at www.therehabcenter.org for
additional information and to learn how to become involved. There is an
important place in our community for The Rehab Center. And there is an
important place at The Rehab Center for our
volunteers!
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| Chan
Stevens: The Rehab
Center’s most committed
Chairman! |
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When Amy Howe, Vice President of Fund
Development, needed to find a Chairman for the Rehab
Renewal Campaign, she knew just who to call. Chan
Stevens’ stalwart support of The Rehab Center since its inception made him
the perfect fit for the community appeal. “Chan has
seen The Rehab Center grow throughout the years and has always been a
supporter of its continuous improvement,” states Amy.
“Contacting him was an easy decision, and, we were grateful he was
willing to lend his energy to our cause yet again.”
Chan’s involvement with The Rehab began with the “Crippled
Children’s Society” more than 40 years ago when he was among those who
recognized the community’s need for rehabilitative and therapeutic
services. He was Chairman of the 1968 campaign to
locate Progress Industries at its former Distl Avenue location, and came
to our aid as Chairman again in 1973 when funds were needed to build our
present building at Sterkel Boulevard.
It didn’t take much convincing to show Chan the need for the
current campaign to renovate the building and update
equipment: “The Rehab Center has always been very
fiscally responsible,” he explains. “But we have always
given precedence to providing services to the community and that means
that funds have not always been available for updates and
improvements.” It was easy for him to see the need for
the Rehab Renewal Campaign. Together, Chan and Amy came
up with the concept for the “Dream Team” leadership committee and have
raised more than $1.5 million toward the $3,000,000
goal.
If you had told Chan Stevens 30 years ago that his commitment to
the Crippled Children’s Society would take him through three capital
campaigns and see it change into the “Rehabilitation Services of North
Central Ohio” of today, he might not have believed you.
But in fact his commitment to The Rehab Center and the services it
offers area residents has kept him involved through just such
growth. Characteristically, Chan remains humble about
his contribution: “I don’t know that I’ve done
anything for The Rehab Center that someone else wouldn’t or couldn’t
do. But I’ve been pleased to help out such a worthy
cause. And I think that with the successful completion
of this campaign, we’ll see the community’s need for services met well
into the future.”
Thanks Chan for your continuing support! Your
commitment and hard work have put us well on the way to meeting our
important goal! |
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| The 2008 Telethon was a great
success, taking us just $4,600 shy of our $86,500 goal. Contributions can
still be made to help us make up the shortfall - please help us reach our
goal! All Telethon donations directly support The Rehab Center's programs
and services. This is separate from our Capital Campaign, as it benefits
clients directly through our annual operating fund.
Donations can be dropped
off or mailed to The Rehab Center, c/o 2008 Telethon, 270 Sterkel Blvd.,
Mansfield, OH 44907.
Please call Pam Jacobs,
Special Events Coordinator at 419-756-1133, ext. 225 with
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Please join The Rehab Center family in saying farwell to Linda
Kafer upon her retirement after 29 years of service.
Open
House
March 13, 2008, 5 - 7
p.m.
The Rehab
Center
270 Sterkel Boulevard
Hors d'ouvres will be served |
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| Welcome
Aboard: New Staff as of
4th Quarter by Division |
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The Rehab
Center is pleased to welcome the following new staff to the
family. We’re pleased to have you on board!
Janitorial
- Ken
Schwan
October
- William
Carsey November
- Colton
Cogar
November
Progress
Industries
- Joyce
Smith
November Case
Manager
- Steve
Sanders
December
Sales
New
Beginnings
- Anne
Mitchell December
Counselor
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Benjamin
Harris October Counselor
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| Upcoming
Events: Contact Us for
Details |
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March
20,
2008
- 30th
Annual News Journal North South
Basketball Classic
- Lexington High
School
May 17,
2007
- Rehab Chili Cook
Off
- Please join
us at our NEW location, Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
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Watch for Friday night events in conjunction with this year’s Cook
Off
On-Going
Events
- Kinship Support
Groups are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays
of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Child care is
provided.
- The
Hearing Loss Association of America – North Central Ohio
Chapter meets at The Rehab Center.
Second Tuesday of each month at 7
pm. This a local consumer run support group meeting to discuss
issues and technology related to hearing loss. Group leader is
Debbie Schaaf at debbie1496@aol.com, with
Professional Advisor Lynn Feldman 419-756-1133 v/tty.
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Hearing testing
and
Digital hearing
aids available.
THE REHAB
CENTER
270 Sterkel
Blvd.Mansfield, Ohio
44907
419 -756
-1133
www.therehabcenter.org
Present this Ad
for $100.00 off each hearing aid
Offer
expires May 31, 2008
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Rehabilitation Service of North Central
Ohio, Inc.
270 Sterkel Blvd., Mansfield Ohio 44907
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