How do poverty, disability, and employment overlap and intersect? How do these intersections act as barriers to populations typically underserved by Vocational Rehabilitation services? Project E3, the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical …
Understanding the Influences of Race, Disability, and Poverty on Employment
Perspectives from Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Participants Living in the Central City of Milwaukee In May 2019, the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) connected with the Vocational …
The Impact of Employment Goals and Settings on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Audio Version – 3-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceTo determine the impact of employment goals and appropriate work settings on employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, researchers reviewed 12,706 …
To Disclose or Not to Disclose? Supporting Job-Seekers and Employees
Audio Version – 3-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceResearchers analyzed the decisions made by people with multiple sclerosis to disclose or not to disclose their disability to an employer and explored what …
Self-Employment: A Viable Option in Vocational Rehabilitation
Audio Version – 3-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceSelf-employment can be a viable option for people with disabilities seeking employment using vocational rehabilitation services, especially for those in rural communities where jobs …
Employer Perspectives on Disability Inclusion
Audio Version – 4 minute listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceFewer than one in five people with a disability receive accommodations in the workplace, and many people with disabilities are unprepared to disclose …
Adopting Person-Centered Practices: A Case Study
Audio Version – 3-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlancePerson-centered practices can play a key role in helping people with disabilities make informed choices about working and create goals to meet their employment …
Hiring Individuals with ASD: Employers’ Perspectives
Audio Version – 3-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceTo learn employers’ perspectives on hiring individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), researchers surveyed and interviewed employers in a variety of industries who participated …
The Elephant in the Room: Poverty, Disability, and Employment
Audio Version – 4-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceResearch has shown that adults with even severe disabilities are often able to have successful careers and be self-sufficient. But, many of these people …