Selection Factors in the Vocational Rehabilitation Process

1969 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Ivan Williams
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Selection Factors

Employment Issues Facing People with Traumatic Brain Injury in New Zealand

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Rachel C. Winthrop
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Head Injuries ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
The Individual

An estimated 600 people seek hospital and/or medical assistance for recently acquired brain injury each week in New Zealand. Many of these people return to work only to find themselves unable to function at the same level as achieved prior to injury. The reasons for this are frequently not understood either by the individual with the injury, the individual's colleagues or by the various professionals approached for advice. Common deficits identified impact significantly on an individual's work performance indicating comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services are required. Rehabilitation counsellors have a key role to play in the vocational rehabilitation process of people with head injuries. This requires that rehabilitation counsellors possess a knowledge of brain injury sequelae, their effects on everyday functioning and of the recovery process from the injury.

The Potential Impact of the Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana on the Vocational Rehabilitation Process. Why the Buzz?

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Lusk ◽  
Teresia M. Paul ◽  
Raylon Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Recreational Use ◽  
And Training

The medicinal use of marijuana has been legalized in 23 states and the District of Columbia to date. Of these states, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and most recently Alaska have legalized the recreational use of marijuana for individuals 21 and older as well. There are also 18 states that have decriminalized its use while all other states have some form of prohibition laws. Because individuals with disabilities are at an increased risk for developing substance use disorders or have ailments (e.g., multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain) that can possibly be treated using marijuana, this could potentially create an unwelcomed challenge through which counselors and consumers alike must navigate. As a result, it is important that counselors, service providers, and policy makers be proactive in thinking about and preparing for any and all consequences particularly as it relates to the vocational rehabilitation process. Engaging in dialogue and addressing the issues surrounding the use of marijuana beforehand allows for the development of an action plan that has been thoroughly considered and can then be administered in an efficient and streamlined fashion. This paper hopes to serve as the impetus for such dialogue while also providing information on marijuana’s pharmacological properties, the positive and negative benefits of its use, legal considerations, and training and educational implications for counselors.

The Counseling Function in Vocational Rehabilitation

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Colling ◽  
Alan Davis
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Professional Counseling ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Counseling Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Helping Relationship

This paper presents a five stage counseling process and describes its relationship to the rehabilitation process as experienced by vocational rehabilitation consumers. It is argued that professional counseling methods in the context of a helping relationship can facilitate and enhance vocational rehabilitation outcomes.

An Alternative Evaluation Tool for the Measurement of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Performance

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
August R. Schenzinger
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Alternative Evaluation ◽  
Counselor Performance

Vocational Rehabilitation with its emphasis on the “26 closure” as a criterion of performance has failed to adequately investigate other alternatives for the evaluation and development of the counselor. This article presents one such alternative which measures a representative sample of counselor behaviour and is thus more reflective of performance throughout the entire rehabilitation process.

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.

Services to Family Members by State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 130-134
Author(s):  
Sally Kneipp ◽  
Florence Bender
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Overall Response Rate ◽  
Family Members ◽  
State Agency ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Visually Impaired Persons

Rehabilitation literature indicates that family involvement is a critical variable in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Moreover, rehabilitation legislation authorizes the provision of services to family members of rehabilitation clients. Observations and reports of current practice in vocational rehabilitation agencies, however, suggest that there is minimal family involvement in the rehabilitation process.In order to assess the state of the art in services to family members by state vocational rehabilitation agencies, a personal inquiry was mailed to each of the 56 state agency directors of the general agencies, and each of the 28 directors of the agencies serving blind or visually impaired persons. Responses were received from 26, or46%, ofthe general agencies and from eight, or 29%, of the agencies serving blind or visually impaired persons, yielding an overall response rate of 40%. The responses to the mailed inquiry are described, conclusions are drawn, and recommendations are made.

Vocational Rehabilitation of The Severely Brain Damaged Patient: Stages and Processes

1985 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiska Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Systematic Assessment

A systematic assessment and intervention methodology for the vocational rehabilitation of the severely brain damaged patient is described and demonstrated by two case studies. Salient issues in assessment are examined. The methods of delineating vocational range and determining the extent and means by which deficits can be remediated are investigated. Intervention is shown to be comprised of a training period, as well as a work simulation stage. Finally, the concluding part of the rehabilitation process is examined, the planning and the arranging of placement, and the preparation of the patient and his environment for his working role.

Improving Transition Outcomes for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse VR Consumers

2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine B. Anderson ◽  
Julie F. Smart
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Rehabilitation Process ◽  
Education Practice ◽  
Federal Minimum Wage

Throughout the transition and vocational rehabilitation process those who are Culturally Linguistically Diverse (CLD), or identify as belonging to a racial and ethnic minority group, experience limited achievement in the following areas: high school completion, obtaining employment, quality of employment (as measured by the federal minimum wage), postsecondary education or training, and independent living. Cooperation and collaboration with the family in all phases of the vocational rehabilitation process leads to successful outcomes. Family involvement, however, may be even more critical in transition especially for CLD consumers. This article focuses on two aspects of the transition process. First, the difficulties in traversing two service delivery systems, special education and vocational rehabilitation, are discussed, including the different legal mandates for each system. Second, the far-reaching efficts of the individualistic orientation of the transition process are contrasted with the interdependent and collectivistic worldview of many CLD students and their families. Finally, recommendationsfor education, practice, and research are presented.

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