Phase I development of the SGA Model: Use of administrative data and expert opinion to identify key components of the SGA Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Foley ◽  
Kelly Haines ◽  
Linda Mock
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Administrative Data ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation System ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Disability Income ◽  
Social Security Disability

BACKGROUND: The SGA Model Demonstration tested a coordinated team approach that integrated specific components of vocational rehabilitation services to determine if the model would increase earnings outcomes of Social Security Disability income beneficiaries who sought VR services in Kentucky and Minnesota. OBJECTIVE: This paper provides details on the first phase of development of the SGA intervention. METHODS: Researchers combined a Delphi process, key informant interviews, and administrative data review to identify practices that were high priority for inclusion in the model. RESULTS: Researchers reached a consensus on the high priority components to construct a testable intervention under the control of the vocational rehabilitation system. CONCLUSIONS: The SGA Project team identified three practice domains to guide an intensive case study for Phase II development of the intervention. These included pacing of services, work incentives counseling, and strategies for employment service delivery.

Who Refers Alcoholics to Vocational Rehabilitation?

1976 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-171
Author(s):  
Richard T. Walls ◽  
M.S. Tseng ◽  
Harold N. Zarin
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Acceptance Rate ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Health Organizations ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Disability Determination ◽  
State Employment ◽  
Social Security Disability

The purpose of the present investigation was to explore possible relations between location and identification of alcoholic clients and his/her progress toward vocational rehabilitation. Data for 33,196 “alcoholic” referrals were examined. Analyses indicated that alcoholic referrals from chronic hospitals or sanatoriums, mental hospitals, other public and private health organizations, and physicians generally have a higher than average acceptance rate for Vocational Rehabilitation services as well as greater than average prospects for rehabilitation. In contrast, referrals from public welfare, social security disability determination units, state employment service, and general hospitals are poorer than average prospects for acceptance and rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Successful vocational rehabilitation innovations: Building a better toolbox

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan M. Foley ◽  
Gina Livermore
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Experimental Designs ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Social Security Disability

BACKGROUND: Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) successfully participated in a randomized control trial of an intervention designed in partnership with more than 100 VR personnel and twenty state VR agencies to identify effective practices for increasing earnings outcomes of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries receiving VR services. OBJECTIVE: This paper introduces articles in the Special Issue to tell the story of the SGA Model Demonstration from design, testing, and impact evaluation. METHODS: The SGA Model Demonstration began reviewing administrative data, collecting expert opinion, and exploring current practice in eight state VR agencies. After an eighteen-month period of capacity building, two state VR agencies randomized local offices and implemented a rapid coordinated team approach. RESULTS: State VR agencies are successfully participating in rigorous research activities including model demonstrations with experimental designs. CONCLUSIONS: Model demonstrations that include experimental designs are effective strategies to improve knowledge and build a better practitioner toolbox to advance employment outcomes of VR clients.

Vocational Rehabilitation for the Visually Impaired Diabetic

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (9) ◽  
pp. 374-376
Author(s):  
Frederick A. Silver
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Visual Condition ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Center Staff ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Specialized Services

Describes the specialized services the visually impaired diabetic requires in addition to the usual vocational rehabilitation services. The diabetic must be trained in self-administration of insulin, in proper hygiene, and the correct diet must be made available. Counselor and rehab center staff must cooperate in handling the diabetic's unstable physical and visual condition and must be prepared to cope daily with new complications and possible emergencies.

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