A combination of factors – close-knit relationships, mental health stigma, and privacy concerns – make getting and providing mental health care more challenging in rural areas. Despite these obstacles, use …
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 …
VR Agency Operations and Services that Lead to Employment
This study examined vocational rehabilitation agencies in four states to learn what operation and service practices lead to increased competitive employment for people with disabilities. They identified promising best practices …
What Works? VR Services for SSDI Beneficiaries with Visual Impairments
Examining VR service delivery patterns may shed light on both the effectiveness and potential risks of services for consumers. This study examined service patterns of VR consumers who had a …
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 …
Easing Transition for Foster Youth with Disabilities
The transition from youth to adulthood is difficult for youth in the foster care system, and even more so for youth with diagnosed disabilities. They are often unaware of the …
Raising Expectations for U.S. Youth with Disabilities: Federal Disability Policy Advances Integrated Employment
Competitive, integrated employment of individuals with significant disabilities is the focus of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Community inclusion—where people with …
Is Motivational Interviewing a Part of Your Rehabilitation Counseling Practice?
This article discusses current and potential uses for motivational interviewing in rehabilitation counseling. Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice that addresses consumer motivation, reluctance, and barriers to change. Motivational interviewing …
Examining Biases to Support Employment as a Means out of Poverty
Poverty affects individuals with disabilities at a much higher rate than individuals without disabilities. Employment is an essential component in escaping poverty. Vocational rehabilitation professionals must be keenly aware of–and …
Policy Matters: Poverty & People with Intellectual Disabilities
At-a-Glance: There is consistent research confirming the connection between poverty and intellectual disability. People with disabilities living in poverty have increased risk of poorer health and social exclusion. The financial …
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