Section 5
SEC. 5. To effect and facilitate rehabilitation of disabled individuals, the Office shall adopt and maintain a plan, to be known as Vocational Rehabilitation Plan, which shall be as follows: Early start.—The Office shall take care of the prompt location of the blind and handicapped either by correspondence or other means, so that rehabilitation may begin before he is unduly subjected to the disintegrating effects of idleness and hopelessness. Rehabilitation diagnosis.—The clinic of the Office shall subject each individual to medical examination, personal interviews and tests of aptitudes and interests with a view to meeting his problems and needs, discovering the nature and extent of his disability, and determining the type of work he might best perform. These medical examinations which include not only general medical examination but also specialist and laboratory examinations, may also be secured from hospitals and other allied government agencies according as each individual case may require. Counseling and guidance.—Each individual shall be given advice and made to understand by the counselor designated by the Office for each individual of his assets and liabilities, the causes of his problems and the steps necessary to correct these difficulties so as to enable him to adjust to his handicaps and select the type of job fitted to his abilities. Medical service.—Physical restoration, when needed to remove or reduce disabilities shall be furnished and secured for the individual by the Office or by other allied government agencies on behalf of the client. Vocational training.—Having selected a specific job goal through the help and advice of the counselor, the Office shall furnish the disabled the necessary training education necessary to fit them for the chosen work Auxiliary service.—The Office shall provide transportation books, other training materials, occupational equipment and licenses where necessary during the period of vocational rehabilitation. Placement.—The Office shall secure for each individual employment best suited to his capacity and talents and for which he is trained. Follow-up.—The Office shall conduct and follow-up the individual's job performance for a reasonable time to make whatever adjustments may be necessary, or to provide further medical, surgical, and psychiatric care if needed, or to supplement training if required. PERSONAL STANDARD