Client Assistance Projects in the Rehabilitation Process

1979 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-192
Author(s):  
Frank E. Woodrich
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Consumer Involvement ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Consumer Expertise ◽  
Handicapped People

In an effort to assure that people with severe disabilities are informed and advised of all rights available to them through the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Congress established Client Assistance Projects (CAP's) through the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Without assuming an adversary role, these projects attempt to “advocate” for the client having difficulties with vocational rehabilitation services and/or the rehabilitation counselor. Recent federal legislation affecting handicapped people and the emphasis on serving people with severe disabilities, places additional responsibilities on the counselor and the agency which CAP's may effectively relieve. People with disabilities are a heterogeneous group with diverse needs. The mandate of consumer involvement challenges rehabilitation professionals and CAP's to find methods of tapping consumer expertise to develop and implement programs responsive to the needs of people with disabilities.

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.

The Case Review Technique for Assessing Rehabilitation Counselor Performance

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-127
Author(s):  
Reed Greenwood ◽  
Paul Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Reliability Estimates ◽  
Final Study ◽  
State Region ◽  
Counselor Performance ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

A research project was conducted in a five state region to detect the incidence of undue delays in the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services. A case review technique was used as the basic data collection procedure. Problems encountered in designing a reliable case review instrument/process are reported in relation to two pilot reliability studies and the final study. The pilot studies revealed the procedure to be limited by low reliability although the results of the final study revealed increased reliability estimates. Recommendations for the use of case review as an assessment technique in vocational rehabilitation are also presented.

Job Retention Services for Employees with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Critical Need in Vocational Rehabilitation

2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard T. Roessler
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Career Services ◽  
Retention Rates ◽  
Job Retention ◽  
Sick Role ◽  
Rehabilitation Professionals ◽  
Accommodation Request

Provision of job retention services is a critical need in vocational rehabilitation. With on-the-job check-ups from rehabilitation professionals, individuals with severe disabilities such as spinal cord injuries can experience improved job retention rates and decrease the risk of lapsing into the sick role. Provided by a career development specialist, job retention services include such steps as early identification of workers at risk, specification of barriers and accommodations, employee preparation to initiate the accommodation request and counter employer resistance, and evaluation of the utility of the accommodation plan. A rationale for such career services and further information on the steps involved is presented with particular focus on the needs of employees with spinal cord injuries.

A National Reassessment: Exploring Variables that Predispose People with Disabilities to Vocational Rehabilitation Acceptance

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-170
Author(s):  
Keith B. Wilson ◽  
Jason E. Gines
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Research Teams ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Automatic Interaction Detector

Vocational rehabilitation (VR) acceptance has been explored by many research teams over the last 30 years. However, none of the prior studies explored the multitude of demographic variables that may influence VR acceptance and the possible interactions of those variables with VR acceptance. Extrapolating demographic variables from the national RSA-911 database of persons who sought vocational rehabilitation services, a Chi-squared Automatic Interaction Detector (CHAID) and the backwards elimination method of entry were used as the test statistic. Race, education, monthly public assistance at application, and marital status, respectively, were significantly correlated to VR acceptance. Implications for VR counselors and educators are discussed.

Navajos' Commitment Benefits Individuals with Disabilities

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Elmer J. Guy
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Federal Programs ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Indian People

The Navajo Vocational Rehabilitation Program was the first vocational rehabilitation program to be operated by a tribe, specifically the Navajo Tribe. The development of the program and its response to Indian people with disabilities are described herein. The NVRP's efforts in coordinating with tribal, state, and federal programs are discussed.

A Work-Study Model for Rehabilitation Counselor Education in Substance Abuse

1990 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Livingston ◽  
Joan Randell ◽  
Eileen Wolkstein
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Drug Abusers ◽  
Work Study ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Counseling Professionals ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Abuse Treatment ◽  
Rehabilitation Needs

Vocational Rehabilitation services are crucial in helping the drug abusing client return to or attain employment. A major barrier to vocational rehabilitation for these clients is the serious shortage of professionally trained rehabilitation counselors available to serve them. This article provides an overview of the vocational rehabilitation needs of drug abusers, and describes a model for meeting those needs through a work study education program designed to introduce more rehabilitation counseling professionals into the drug abuse treatment system.

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