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Services for Special Populations are coordinated with <br /> Cooperative Extension, Library, UNC and Orange Enterprises. <br /> Senior Citizens Program is coordinated with the Department on <br /> Aging with which senior trips are co-sponsored. The Library <br /> sends its Bookmobile to Efland-Cheeks for Senior Programs. <br /> JOCCA, Durham Tech, Home Health Agency, and Mebane Parks and <br /> recreation provide staff, presentations, and use of facilities <br /> for programs. <br /> Information and referrals come from and are given to <br /> Cooperative Extension, Social Services, Health Department, <br /> Library, and Department on Aging as well as many other agencies. <br /> Orange Enterprises <br /> Orange Enterprises (OE) is concerned with maximizing the <br /> vocational potential of the citizens of Orange County who have <br /> disabilities. Programs include: job placement, job training, <br /> long term support, work adjustment, vocational evaluation, <br /> vocational counseling, supported employment, transition from <br /> school to work, and sheltered employment. <br /> Coordination <br /> OE coordinates services with OPC Mental Health by referring <br /> clients to case management and supported living. The agency also <br /> provides employment services to individuals who are <br /> developmentally disabled. Coordination with Vocational <br /> Rehabilitation is facilitated by providing employment services to <br /> individuals in all disability groups. The agency has a contract <br /> for transportation with the Department on Aging. Training is <br /> -34- <br />