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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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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 …

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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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Early Intervention: Services for Young Children and Families in Poverty

Audio Version – 4-Minute Listen Research SummaryAt-a-GlanceThe Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that very young children with disabilities receive early intervention services to lessen developmental delays. The purpose …

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Poverty and Disability Training

Disability and poverty training provides vocational rehabilitation professionals with information and resources needed to understand and address the complex barriers resulting from the intersection of poverty and disability. It equips …