Timeliness of Service Delivery in Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-148
Author(s):  
Paul Cooper ◽  
Reed Greenwood
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Review Procedure ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
State Region ◽  
Status Data

In an attempt to establish feasible methodology for determining the extent of undue delay in the provision of services by state vocational rehabilitation agencies, a research study was planned and conducted by the program evaluators of a five state region. Two methods of assessing the extent of undue delay were investigated—one based on a case review procedure and one based on the collection of time-in-status data. The two methods are discussed with respect to their relative advantages and compared with respect to the agreement in the identification of unduly delayed cases. The findings of the case reviewers with respect to the incidence and causes of undue delay are presented.

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.

Personal, environmental, and service-delivery determinants of employment quality for state vocational rehabilitation consumers: A multilevel analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fong Chan ◽  
Chia-Chiang Wang ◽  
Sandra Fitzgerald ◽  
Veronica Muller ◽  
Nicole Ditchman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Employment Quality

The Parent-Teacher Relationship in Pre-School Programs

1979 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 102-105
Author(s):  
Wilma Hull ◽  
Marion Ross
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Preschool Program ◽  
School Programs ◽  
Home Intervention ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Parent Teacher Relationship

Parental involvement is essential to a preschool program. Home intervention is one approach for the provision of services to both parent and child. For the effective delivery of this type of intervention, teachers should consider some of the parent-teacher issues which may arise from this service delivery mode.

scholarly journals Behaviours that Support Self-Understanding for People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Vocational Rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuaki Maebara ◽  
Jun Yaeda
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Environmental Setting

<p>This study identifies behaviours that support self-understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participating in vocational rehabilitation. The qualitative research (Study 1) used conceptual analysis to identify vocational rehabilitation practitioners’ concept of support for self-understanding. The quantitative research (Study 2) surveyed 155 Japanese vocational rehabilitation practitioners using a questionnaire based on the results of Study 1. Exploratory factor analysis of the survey data determined the structure of behaviours that support self-understanding for people with ASD and found three behaviour types: ‘Environmental setting of the current situation’, ‘Promoting awareness of the current situation’, and ‘Reflection based on collected information’. A practitioner was deemed to promote self-understanding support by using a combination of these three behaviours while heeding to the disabling characteristics of people with ASD. Identified support behaviours could be used as a fundamental perspective to develop a support programme to promote self-understanding for people with ASD.</p>

Service delivery to persons with communication disorders in Micronesia

1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-25
Author(s):  
Jean L. Stewart ◽  
Velma A. Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Population Density ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Initial Level ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Isolated Population ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Communicative Disorders ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Potential Availability ◽  
Diverse Cultures

Although PL 94–142 has applied to Micronesia since its passage, there remains a great void throughout the islands in the provision of services to persons with communicative disorders. It is probably the most underserved region within the jurisdiction of PL 94–142. There is evidence of a greater need for services than in other populations of similar size. Isolated, population-density islands, with diverse cultures and many languages, create tremendous obstacles in the delivery of services. Resource limitations in the region further restrict the potential availability of services. A model is presented for providing an initial level of services to the region over the next two decades.

Youth With Disabilities at the Crossroads

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd C. Honeycutt ◽  
Allison V. Thompkins ◽  
Maura E. Bardos ◽  
Steven N. Stern
Keyword(s):  
Social Security ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
School To Work ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Social Security Administration ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Administrative Records ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Services Administration

State vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies are well positioned to assist youth aged 16 to 24 years with disabilities who are transitioning from school to work. Using Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)-911 records matched to Social Security Administration (SSA) administrative records, this article adds to the knowledge about state VR agency provision of services to youth with disabilities and differences in outcomes based on SSA benefit receipt status. Although agencies’ statistics varied widely, almost one in six SSA beneficiaries who sought VR services had at least 1 month of benefit suspension due to work within 48 months of their VR applications, and about one in 10 VR applicants without SSA benefits at the time of their VR application received SSA benefits within 48 months. SSA beneficiaries received services from VR agencies at the same level as non-SSA beneficiaries, but the levels at which they were employed when they closed from services were lower. The results have two main policy implications. First, the level of resources to which agencies have access may be important in influencing the outcomes we measured. Second, agency differences in the proportion of SSA beneficiaries who eventually had benefit suspension due to work point to the potential for additional gains by agencies in this area.

Eleven Myths in Vocational Rehabilitation

1973 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-236
Author(s):  
Simon Olshansky
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Sense Of Reality

Professionals in rehabilitation to enhance their feelings of importance and power develop certain myths. These myths impair their sense of reality, their view of themselves and of their clients. Eleven myths are briefly reviewed which obstruct their vision and interfere with their provision of services. Hopefully, by facing these myths professionals will develop a better sense of reality and a better sense of what they can do and cannot do.

Recovery-Oriented Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Individuals With Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disabilities and Substance Use Disorders

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-258
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Lusk ◽  
Lynn C. Koch ◽  
Teresia M. Paul
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Barriers To Service ◽  
Eligibility Requirements

Purpose:In this article, we examined how individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disabilities and substance use disorders encounter numerous challenges when it comes to the vocational rehabilitation (VR) process.Method:A comprehensive review of the literature demonstrated barriers to service delivery (e.g., access to services, exclusionary eligibility requirements) and hindrances to VR planning (e.g., lack of training of VR counselors, lack of work-related skills) which all serve to create obstacles through which they must navigate. This article provides a brief overview of (a) the challenges that these individuals face in treatment and VR and (b) general considerations for providing more recovery-oriented VR services to increase their participation in the VR process, facilitate recovery, and improve VR outcomes.Results:Our review highlighted that VR participation and successful outcome rates among this group as a whole are much lower than the rates of those with other types of disabilities. Researchers have suggested a myriad of strategies that have proven advantageous when working with these individuals all of which serve to increase rates of sustained recovery and employment success.Conclusion:Additional research is still needed to substantiate the barriers to service delivery for this underserved VR population, evaluate how to implement more recovery-oriented practices within the VR system, and determine if such changes do indeed lead to improved outcomes for consumers with co-occurring disabilities.

scholarly journals Developing vocational rehabilitation services for people with long-term neurological conditions: Identifying facilitators and barriers to service provision

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 337-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Hayward ◽  
Bilal A Mateen ◽  
E Diane Playford ◽  
Gail Eva
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Neurological Conditions

Introduction This study aimed to understand existing vocational rehabilitation service provision in one locality in London (population 3.74 million), identify any gaps and explore reasons for this, to support service development. Method Using soft systems methodology to guide the research process, semi-structured interviews were completed with nine participants, who were clinicians and managers providing vocational rehabilitation within a National Health Service context. Data were analysed thematically to build a ‘rich picture’ and develop a conceptual model of vocational rehabilitation service delivery. Findings were then ratified with participants at an engagement event. Results The findings indicate a spectrum of vocational rehabilitation service provision for long-term neurological conditions with differing levels of funding in place. Vocational rehabilitation often takes place ‘under the radar’ and therefore the true vocational rehabilitation needs of this population, and the extent of service provision, is not known. There is inconsistency of understanding across the services as to what constitutes vocational rehabilitation and outcomes are not routinely measured. Conclusion For vocational rehabilitation services to develop they require appropriate funding, driven by government policy to commissioners. Clear definitions of vocational rehabilitation, collecting and sharing outcome data and effective communication across services are needed at a local level. This is expressed in a conceptual model of vocational rehabilitation service delivery.

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