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Connecting Disability, Poverty, and Employment: Virginia VR’s Experience

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Money Matters: Financial Empowerment

As vocational rehabilitation professionals, we have the opportunity to help consumers with disabilities find and maintain competitive, integrated employment. Let’s also equip them with the skills to make the most …