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program utilizes horticultural activities to simulate real work experience.
The horticulture therapy utilizes plants and horticulture activities
to improve the social, emotional and physical well-being of clients.
The vocational rehabilitation component assesses clients' abilities
and prepares them for the workforce. The program is located in historic
Lexington, Massachusetts on four picturesque acres.
Features of the Vocational Rehabilitation Program
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Each client is prescreened
and given an extensive vocational evaluation. |
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Clients' progress is tracked through
an extensive competencies list, based on ability to demonstrate
employment skills. |
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Clients begin participation in a structured,
year-round horticultural training program. The horticultural
program offers instruction on the growing and caring of plants
and gives clients the opportunity to further develop these skills
by participating in garden design and planting projects for
local businesses and residences. The program provides skills
training and insight into clients' work tolerances, mobility,
stamina, interpersonal skills and preferred learning style.
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Participants who have demonstrated the
ability to reenter the workforce will undergo curriculum-based,
preemployment classes consisting of resume development, interviewing
preparation, cover letters, disclosure of disability, etc. |
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Participants will be given numerous job
search strategies along with assistance identifying and accomplishing
appropriate vocational goals. |
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Clients who have displayed
work-ready characteristics will transition into the placement-ready
phase. |
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Follow-up support, advocacy and contact
are continuously given to the employed client. |
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