VR Service Patterns and Employment Outcomes of Transition-Aged Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Gina Oswald
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Service Patterns ◽  
Successful Employment ◽  
Managerial Positions

The purpose of this study was to descriptively explore the service provision of transition-aged youth in a state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency and to determine if predictor variables could be identified for successful employment outcomes through logistic regression. At closure, more than half the participants were closed successfully in competitive employment. The majority were working in service, clerical and sales, or professional/technical/ managerial positions after receiving VR services focused on understanding the consumer's needs and creating appropriate plans, preparing for a job, obtaining a job and then retaining employment. Implications for transition and rehabilitation practice include the necessity o[specific transition-related training for VR counselors.

Employment Outcomes and Job Quality of Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers With Deaf-Blindness

2018 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele C. McDonnall ◽  
Jennifer Cmar
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Job Quality ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Educational Advancement ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Counseling And Guidance

The purpose of this study was to investigate employment outcomes for vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers with deaf-blindness, a population that has received no attention in the literature. The sample was obtained from Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) data and included 1,382 consumers with deaf-blindness identified as their primary or secondary disability whose cases were closed during fiscal years 2013, 2014, and 2015. Independent variables consisted of consumer personal characteristics and VR service-related variables. Two measures of employment outcomes were used: obtainment of competitive employment and a composite measure of job quality. Overall, the results indicate that several VR service-related factors are associated with whether deaf-blind consumers obtain competitive employment, but consumers’ personal characteristics are much more important in determining job quality. Implications for improving employment outcomes for consumers who are deaf-blind include providing job-related services, supporting educational advancement, and providing counseling and guidance. Results also support the importance of accounting for employment status at application in RSA-911 analyses and the efficacy of service provision by separate agencies for the blind.

Employment Outcomes of Vocational Rehabilitation Clients With Autism Spectrum Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Y. Alverson ◽  
Scott H. Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Employment Outcome ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
The Relationship

Research has consistently documented poor employment outcomes for young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services provide substantial federal and state commitments to individuals with disabilities to obtain and maintain employment. To date, little research has examined the relationship between VR services and employment outcomes of clients with ASD. The purpose of this descriptive study was to better understand employment outcomes of individuals with ASD. Data spanning 10 years from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 911 database were analyzed to identify characteristics of VR clients with ASD and the services they received. The percent of individuals who achieved competitive employment averaged 37% across the 10 years. Those who achieved an employment outcome participated in twice as many services as those who did not achieve an employment outcome.

State vocational rehabilitation services and employment in multiple sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 1655-1664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chung-Yi Chiu ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
Malachy Bishop ◽  
Elizabeth da Silva Cardoso ◽  
John O’Neill
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Assistive Technology Services ◽  
Demographic Covariates ◽  
Counseling And Guidance

Background: Obtaining and maintaining suitable employment can be a significant challenge for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Objective: The objective of this article is to identify what vocational rehabilitation (VR) services helped MS clients obtain and maintain employment, after controlling for the effect of demographic covariates and disability-related government benefits. Methods: We retrieved data from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 911 database in the fiscal year (FY) 2009, and used VR services as predictors to predict employment outcomes of people with MS by hierarchical logistic regression. Results: A total of 924 out of 1920 MS clients (48.1%) were successfully employed after receiving VR services. Logistic regression analysis results indicated that cash benefits (OR =0.51, p < 0.001) and public medical benefits (OR =0.76, p < 0.01) were negatively associated with employment outcomes, whereas counseling and guidance (OR = 1.68, p < 0.001), job placement assistance (OR = 2.43, p < 0.001), on-the-job supports (OR = 1.62, p < 0.01), maintenance services (OR = 1.59, p < 0.01), and assistive technology services (OR =2.09, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of positive employment outcomes. Conclusion: VR services were found to be associated with employment status. MS patients experiencing problems obtaining or maintaining employment should be encouraged to pursue services from state VR agencies.

Predictors of Competitive Employment of Adults With Deaf-Blindness Following Vocational Rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Ian Shadrick ◽  
Carol Etlen
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Job Search ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Competitive Employment ◽  
Client Outcomes ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration ◽  
Placement Services ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine employment outcomes for adult vocational rehabilitation clients with deaf-blindness. Specifically, this study examined the relationship between case service provisions, and competitive employment outcomes for individuals with deaf-blindness. The sample was obtained from Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) data and included 135 cases of individuals with deaf-blindness identified as their primary or secondary disability and whose cases were closed during the fiscal year 2016. The independent variables consisted of vocational rehabilitation case service-related variables. The dependent variable was attainment of competitive employment. Results indicated that three vocational rehabilitation case service variables were associated with client outcomes for those with deaf-blindness seeking and obtaining competitive employment. Implications for improving employment outcomes for clients with deaf-blindness include supporting postsecondary educational attainment opportunities, providing job placement services, and providing job search-related services. Implications for services provided by vocational rehabilitation agencies are discussed.

Vocational Rehabilitation Service Patterns and Employment Outcomes for Hispanics with Spinal Cord Injuries

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 149-162
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla ◽  
Elizabeth da Silva Cardoso ◽  
Lisa M. Wilson ◽  
Maria G. Romero ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
European Americans ◽  
Service Patterns ◽  
Technology Services ◽  
Assistive Technology Services ◽  
To Receive

PurposeThis study examined demographic and rehabilitation service variables affecting employment outcomes of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) receiving services from state vocational rehabilitation agencies. A secondary purpose was to determine whether there are disparities in services and outcomes between European American and Hispanic clients.MethodThe sample included 3,119 European Americans and 395 Hispanics who were closed either as rehabilitated (Status 26) or not rehabilitated (Status 28) by their state vocational rehabilitation agencies in the fiscal year 2005. The dependent variable is employment outcomes. The predictor variables include a set of personal characteristic variables and rehabilitation service variables.ResultsLogistic regression analysis results indicated that education, on-the-job training, job search assistance, job placement assistance, on-the-job support, maintenance services, assistive technology and other services were significant predictors of successful employment outcomes for individuals with SCI. European Americans were more likely to receive assistive technology services, and Hispanics were more likely to receive support services related to basic living needs.ConclusionsAssistive technology services, basic support services, and job placement support services were found to contribute significantly to successful rehabilitation outcomes. Minor disparities in case expenditures and service patterns were found between Hispanic and European American clients.

Stigmatizing Attributions and Vocational Rehabilitation Outcomes of People with Disabilities

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-148
Author(s):  
Jacob Yui-Chung Chan ◽  
John P. Keegan ◽  
Nicole Ditchman ◽  
Rene Gonzalez ◽  
Lisa Xi Zheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Attribution Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
The Social ◽  
Employment Rates

ObjectiveTo determine whether employment outcomes of people with disabilities can be predicted by the social-cognitive/attribution theory of stigmatization.DesignEx post facto design using data mining technique and logistic regression analysis. Participants: Data from 40,585 vocational rehabilitation (VR) consumers were extracted from the Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Services Report (Form 911).ResultsIn Study 1, data mining results revealed that the most significant predictor of employment outcome was type of disability. Consistent with the social-cognitive/attribution theory of stigmatization, the employment rate of people with physical disabilities (68.5%) was found to be significantly higher than that of people with mental disabilities (56.6%). In Study 2, results from logistic regression analyses indicated that VR services could improve outcomes for subpopulations of people with disabilities with low employment rates.ConclusionEmployment outcomes of VR consumers were found to match the hierarchy of attitudes toward disability predicted by the social-cognitive/attribution theory. However, even with subpopulations with the lowest employment rates, VR services were found to improve employment outcomes.

Vocational Rehabilitation Service Patterns: An Application of Social Network Analysis to Examine Employment Outcomes of Transition-Age Individuals With Autism

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole M. Ditchman ◽  
Jennifer L. Miller ◽  
Amanda B. Easton
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Service Patterns

Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face poor employment outcomes following transition from school to adult life. Social network analysis is a useful approach for examining service patterns associated with employment success for this population. An advantage of this approach is its focus on the interdependence of variables rather than individual predictors. This study applies network methodology to examine the relations between vocational rehabilitation services and young adults with ASD to predict employment status. Using the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA-911) data set, participants included 2,219 individuals with ASD between the ages of 16 and 24 served by the public vocational rehabilitation system and closed as either competitively employed or not employed. A two-mode network was constructed such that a relation was defined for each service an individual received. Results from a core-periphery analysis indicated that of the 22 services available, core services included assessment, counseling/guidance, job placement, on-the-job support, job search support, and transportation services. Follow-up analyses suggested that the greater number of these six core services an individual received, the better the employment outcome. Findings highlight that these services should be viewed as interconnected and suggest a set of six core services that may be particularly beneficial for this population.

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