Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Blind Persons: The Experience of Sibling Twins

1991 ◽  
Vol 85 (8) ◽  
pp. 341-342
Author(s):  
L. Hale ◽  
D.H. Smith ◽  
M.J. Gandy
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Rehabilitation Agency ◽  
Blind Persons

Twin sisters, legally blind since birth, were provided services through Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind. Their recollections of vocational rehabilitation indicate that their reactions and choices throughout this period were dissimilar, despite their close proximity. This article discusses the role of rehabilitation counselors, how they work with demanding clients, and how funding decisions are made. The results of the joint interview appear to substantiate the importance of variables such as personality, over which the rehabilitation agency has no control, and suggest that the rehabilitation process is an individual experience.

Utilizing Telerehabilitation to Deliver Vocational Rehabilitation Services Remotely as an Alternative to Traditional Counseling

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Jared A. Embree ◽  
Jon-Michael Huber ◽  
Valerie A. Kapp ◽  
Josephine F. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Travel Time ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Online Portal ◽  
Pilot Programs ◽  
Traditional Counseling ◽  
The One

Telerehabilitation has emerged as a promising option for vocational rehabilitation to address barriers with consumers. Pilot programs like the one described here are being used to remotely train counselors and serve consumers by providing treatment and support through technology. This program delivers training and service through an online portal that allows consumers specific options tailored to individual needs. Counselors have been trained in 43 states via webcasts, videoconferencing, and in-person trainings. Telerehabilitation can enhance employment outcomes by improving access for consumers, strengthening the counselor-consumer relationship, and increasing contacts with consumers. Counselors can also augment traditional services and increase engagement without increasing travel time and associated costs. Consumers are able to take a more active role in the vocational rehabilitation process, have a better understanding of VR services, increase their knowledge about what to expect of VR services, and be more accountable and involved in the progress and outcomes of VR services.

The Department of Veteran Benefits' Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Independent Living Program

2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 5-12
Author(s):  
Jeanne B. Patterson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Department Of Veterans Affairs ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Independent Living Program ◽  
Veteran Benefits

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program, a division in the Department of Veterans Benefits within the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), provides vocational rehabilitation services that are similar to those provided by the state-federal vocational rehabilitation program. The Independent Living Program (IL), which is part of VR&E, addresses the IL needs of veterans with the most serious disabilities. Rehabilitation counselors are an integral part of the IL service program. The purpose of this article is to describe the IL program, process, and the role of the rehabilitation counselor in the delivery of IL services to veterans.

Rehabilitation Counseling with the Deaf: Considerations for Counselors with General Caseloads

1995 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Amy Melick ◽  
James T. Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Cultural Communication ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Communication Assessment

Due to the lack of adequately trained and experienced rehabilitation counselors for the deaf, the majority of vocational rehabilitation services will be provided by counselors with general caseloads. For those counselors who are assigned deaf clients, information is provided to facilitate greater awareness of the cultural, communication, assessment, and career development needs of this clientele.

Participatory Action Needs Assessment: A Unified Approach to Needs Assessment within the State/Federal VR System

1995 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Rick Houser ◽  
Daniel Anderson ◽  
Jerry Wang
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
The State ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Unified Approach ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Survey Instruments

A unified approach to conducting needs assessment by the state VR programs is suggested. The key to this unified approach is active participation by relevant stakeholders throughout the entire needs assessment process. Relevant stakeholders include: people with disabilities, rehabilitation counselors, employers, and personnel from agencies providing vocational rehabilitation services. Participation of relevant stakeholders in the entire needs assessment process would involve them in planning and developing survey instruments, actual implementation of the needs assessment, analysis and interpretation, and development of recommendations based upon the results.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Cultural Competency for Latino Populations: Considerations for Rehabilitation Counselors

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Quiñones-Mayo ◽  
Keith B. Wilson ◽  
Milagros V. McGuire
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Cultural Competency ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Past Research ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services

This article examines vocational rehabilitation services to Latinos with disabilities living in the United States. As the number of Latinos increases, cultural competence is a must for rehabilitation counselors seeking to facilitate access to needed vocational rehabilitation services. More so, based on past research, minorities (a) tend to earn less when successfully rehabilitated than non-minorities, (b) are more likely to be unsuccessfully rehabilitated, and (c) are less likely to be found eligible than their non-minority counterparts when seeking vocational rehabilitation services. Related theoretical concepts and comparative data between minority and non-minority populations are discussed. Approaches to practice and program development are presented.

Deaf-Blind Clients and Vocational Rehabilitation: Practical Guidelines for Counselors

1994 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.L. Ingraham ◽  
A. Carey ◽  
M. Vernon ◽  
P. Berry
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
Optimal Rehabilitation ◽  
Blind Individuals

This article presents suggestions and proved effective strategies for determining the eligibility of, conducting diagnostic workups for, and providing vocational rehabilitation services to deaf-blind individuals. It emphasizes that the optimal rehabilitation process for such clients begins before the clients transfer from educational programs.

Effective Job Supports to Improve Employment Outcomes for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. JARC-D-20-00017
Author(s):  
Kayli Seagraves
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Natural Supports

The unemployment rate of those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is staggeringly low. The low number of those with ASD in the competitive workforce can be connected to the complex and sometimes severe manifestations of the disorder. However, there are many supports and accommodations that individuals with ASD can use in order to alleviate the stress of finding and maintaining competitive employment. Natural supports can be provided through supportive supervisors, informed coworkers, and on-the-job trainings. Vocational rehabilitation services are provided in order to assess, prepare, and support individuals with ASD through their employment. Lastly, job modifications are used to alleviate any stressors that an employee with ASD may experience on the job. In this literature it was found that natural supports, vocational rehabilitation services, and job modifications were effective in improving the employment outcomes for individuals with ASD. Rehabilitation counselors can use the information found in this literature review to inform employers of successful and effective job supports for employees with ASD.

The Rehabilitation Process for Persons who are Deaf and Blind

1985 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 104-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nelipovich ◽  
Lois Naegele
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Service Delivery Model ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Delivery Model ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Blind Persons ◽  
Historical Methods ◽  
Priority Population

The Rehabilitation Services Administration has identified deaf-blind persons as composing a priority population. The authors indicate the service delivery adaptations that professionals should consider when serving a deaf-blind client. The traditional vocational rehabilitation process is utilized as the service delivery model. Modifications of historical methods are suggested.

Meeting the Unique Needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities: A Challenge to Rehabilitation Counselors in the 21st Century

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Zhang Hampton
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Pacific Islanders ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Underserved Population ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Needs

This article focuses on the unique rehabilitation needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) with disabilities. The prevalence of disabilities among AAPIs is reviewed based on the available data in the literature. Cultures of AAPIs and barriers preventing AAPIs with disabilities from seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services are discussed. Recommendations are presented on how to improve vocational rehabilitation counseling services in the 21st century for this underserved population.

scholarly journals An expert opinion: Vocational rehabilitation after stroke

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Siobhan Leary ◽  
◽  
Joanne Hurford ◽  
Niamh Shanahan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Expert Opinion ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Less than half of people return to work following a stroke. For those who do, their return is often complicated by residual 'invisible' symptoms. It is important to ask about work and to provide intervention early in the rehabilitation process. Specialist vocational rehabilitation services can support more complex and long-term interventions, but there is a paucity of service provision which needs to be addressed.

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