The social worker in a rehabilitation center for the visually handicapped plays a vital role in helping the client to take full advantage of the services offered; however, this role is often imperfectly defined in planning programs. Problems and responsibilities faced by social workers are examined, and the functions of social workers in two agencies are presented.
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