Admission into our Programs
Anyone seeking admission to Handi-Crafters’ Supported Employment programs should contact Fred Stabene, our Vocational Evaluator, at 610-384-6990 x231 or fred.stabene@handi-crafters.org.
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All applicants are reviewed by Handi-Crafters’ Admissions and Discharge Committee before being accepted. This usually involves a formal assessment to determine if an applicant would be able to benefit from our services. Handi-Crafters will use its best professional practices to determine acceptance on an individual basis.
The Referral Process
Your referral source should contact our Vocational Evaluator, Fred Stabene, at 610-384-6990 x231 or fred.stabene@handi-crafters.org.
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Each programs applicant should submit an information packet that includes:
- Recent psychological or psychiatric reports
- A list of medications
- Any physical restrictions or other limitations
- A Comprehensive Evaluation Report or an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for students or an Individual Service Plan (ISP) for referrals from the Chester County Department of MH/IDD
The Intake Interview
You, your family and other team members will then be invited to a tour and an intake interview.
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We will meet to discuss the following:
- The programs that are available at Handi-Crafters
- The number of days per week you will attend
- Your starting date
- Transportation to and from Handi-Crafters
- Daily lunch arrangements (you may bring your own lunch or buy a meal from our cafeteria)
Funding
There are several agencies that sponsor our clients.
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Sponsoring agencies include, The Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), The Bureau of Autism, Comcare Waiver, OBRA Waiver, and various school districts. If you are unsure of how the funding process works please feel free to contact us for more information and help navigating the funding system.
Transportation
Transportation is the responsibility of the person entering the program.
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Chester County Paratransit provides transportation for clients who are eligible for services or funding from the Chester County MH/IDD program. Handi-Crafters can help eligible individuals make the necessary arrangements to use the Paratransit service. For more information, please contact Fred Stabene, Vocational Evaluator, at 610-384-6990 x231, or fred.stabene@handi-crafters.org
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