Brief Report: Participation Among Transition-Aged Youth With Traumatic Brain Injury in the State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation System

2020 ◽  
pp. 003435522096710
Author(s):  
Charles Edmund Degeneffe ◽  
Mark Steven Tucker ◽  
Zaccheus James Ahonle
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
The State ◽  
Case Duration ◽  
Education Act ◽  
Disproportionate Number ◽  
Workforce Innovation

This study aimed to understand the level of participation among transition-aged youth with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the State/Federal Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) System in the context of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Case closures, case duration, and case expenditures in Federal fiscal years (FYs) 2014, 2015, and 2016 were examined among transition-aged youth (i.e., State VR clients under the age of 22 years at application) with TBI, autism spectrum order (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID), using a nonexperimental and descriptive design. A disproportionate number of transition-aged youth with ASD and ID had closed State VR cases compared with transition-aged youth with TBI. Alternatively, there were greater State VR case duration levels and case service expenditures for persons with TBI compared with those with ASD or ID. The disproportionate participation with State VR was consistent among these three groups via eligibility for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This article highlights areas of attention concerning transition-aged youth with TBI and will hopefully stimulate future dialogue, research, and policy development concerning participation with State VR for this population.

Rehabilitation Counseling Practice in State Vocational Rehabilitation and the Effect of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fong Chan ◽  
Timothy N. Tansey ◽  
Julie Chronister ◽  
Brian T. McMahon ◽  
Kanako Iwanaga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
The State ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Counseling Profession ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
The Future ◽  
Workforce Innovation ◽  
Counselor Preparedness

Purpose: This article includes a study that sheds light on the implications of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) mandated VR knowledge and skills requirements for VR counselors in the state VR program. It is also a commentary on current training, accreditation and intraprofessional challenges in the larger counseling field. Our study investigated VR directors’ perceptions of the importance and counselor preparedness in specific WIOA mandated knowledge areas. Findings revealed that VR directors consider WIOA mandated knowledge areas (e.g., employment-related and case management) to be very important, and they see room for improvement in the preparation of VR counselors to execute these functions. Our commentary provides readers with information related rehabilitation counseling history, intraprofessional practice, and guidelines for the future of rehabilitation counseling and the larger counseling profession.

Informing Data-Driven Strategies to Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury at the State and Local Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. E458-E460
Author(s):  
Jill Daugherty ◽  
Karen Thomas ◽  
Dana Waltzman ◽  
Kelly Sarmiento ◽  
Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Local Level ◽  
The State ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
State And Local

scholarly journals Exploring Vocational Evaluation Practices following Traumatic Brain Injury

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga ◽  
Tammy Jorgensen Smith ◽  
Ardis Hanson ◽  
Sarah Ehlke ◽  
Mary Stergiou-Kita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Assessment Practices ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Vocational Evaluation ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors

Background. Individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) face many challenges when attempting to return to work (RTW). Vocational evaluation (VE) is a systematic process that involves assessment and appraisal of an individual’s current work-related characteristics and abilities.Objective. The aims of this study are to (1) examine demographic and employment characteristics of vocational rehabilitation providers (VRPs), (2) identify the specific evaluation methods that are used in the VE of individuals with TBI, and (3) examine the differences in assessment method practices based upon evaluator assessment preferences.Methods. This exploratory case study used a forty-six-item online survey which was distributed to VRPs.Results. One hundred and nine VRPs accessed the survey. Of these, 74 completed the survey. A majority of respondents were female (79.7%), Caucasian (71.6%), and holding a master’s degree (74.3%), and more than half (56.8%) were employed as state vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRCs). In addition, over two-thirds (67.6%) were certified rehabilitation counselors (CRCs). Respondents reported using several specific tools and assessments during the VE process.Conclusions. Study findings reveal differences in use of and rationales for specific assessments amongst VRPs. Understanding VRP assessment practices and use of an evidence-based framework for VE following TBI may inform and improve VE practice.

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