To determine the impact of employment goals and appropriate work settings on employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, researchers reviewed 12,706 case studies of people with intellectual …
The Elephant in the Room: Poverty, Disability, and Employment
Research has shown that adults with even severe disabilities are often able to have successful careers and be self-sufficient. But, many of these people are un- or under-employed and living …
Criminal Histories and RSA-911 Data: The Effect on Employment Outcomes for People of Color Receiving VR Services
Leaving out criminal records from consumers’ vocational rehabilitation (VR) case records affects VR counselors’ ability to help ex-offenders find and maintain employment. It also reduces the overall success rate of …
The Benefits of Employing People with a Mental Health Disability
Vocational rehabilitation counselors who present factual information to employers serve as advocates for job seekers with mental health disabilities. The employment of people with mental health experiences is low worldwide. …
JobTIPS: Helping Youth with ASD Transition to Employment
Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are at a higher risk for unemployment or under-employment after high school than many youth with other types of disabilities. Study results show that …
Substance Abuse Counselors Identify Barriers to Treatment
Kentucky substance abuse counselors identified lack of funding, transportation, bureaucracy, and lack of interagency cooperation as the four key barriers to successful client outcomes in rural and urban communities. Substance …
Vocational Rehabilitation Strategies to Enhance Early Career Development for Young People with Disabilities
The choices young people make in their late teens and early twenties impact their earning potential and work opportunities for the rest of their lives. This study provides concrete strategies …
SSDI and SSI Beneficiaries with Mental Illness Benefit from Evidence-Based Supported Employment
The goal of this study was to learn if Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries with mental illness benefited from evidence-based supported employment services as …
Family Views on Integrated Employment
While recent legislation has called for the expansion of integrated employment of people with disabilities, a large number of adults with severe disabilities still work in segregated settings. To find …
Customized Employment Through the Eyes of Employers
Customized employment is a personalized approach to matching a job candidate with an employer while satisfying the needs of both employee and employer. It’s used by many employment specialists who …