In recent decades — and particularly since the Great Recession — research shows that the number of low-quality, wage stagnant jobs are on the rise. Agreed-upon metrics tell us that …
Early Intervention: Services for Young Children and Families in Poverty
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that very young children with disabilities receive early intervention services to lessen developmental delays. The purpose of this research was to find …
Assessing the Climate of Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
The Abbreviated Disability Inclusion Scale can be used as part of an assessment battery in demand-side employment research for model testing, as well as an outcome measure in intervention research. …
Youth with Disabilities at the Crossroads: Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Disability Benefits
Vocational rehabilitation agencies have the opportunity to help youth with disabilities gain the skills they need to get jobs, rather than rely on benefits, as they transition from youth to …
Partnerships in Employment: A State VR Initiative
For years, vocational rehabilitation literature has discussed “dual-customer” strategies, where both businesses and consumers with disabilities are considered customers. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act now requires agencies to invest …
Effective Strategies for a Dual-Customer Approach
For years, vocational rehabilitation literature has discussed “dual-customer” strategies, where both businesses and consumers with disabilities are considered customers. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act now requires agencies to invest …
How to Support Employment Goals of Youth with Autism
Researchers examined positive employment outcomes for youth with autism to learn if self-determination, social skills, job search skills, and transportation were all critical to supporting them to get and keep …
Social Skills Training for Students with Disabilities: Does It Work?
Research shows that a lack of appropriate social skills training for people with disabilities contributes significantly to this population’s high unemployment rate. This study reviewed 920 research articles about social …
An Aging Workforce: Preparing Job Seekers and Employers
Getting a job often hinges on a person’s ability to get themselves to and from work. Cars are costly to buy and maintain, and rural job seekers have few other …
Tips to Increase Transportation Access for People At-Risk
Getting a job often hinges on a person’s ability to get themselves to and from work. Cars are costly to buy and maintain, and rural job seekers have few other …