scholarly journals Toward Successful Management of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People with Disabilities: A Data Mining Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-384
Author(s):  
Yong Seog Kim
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Data Mining Approach

Eligibility Rates of Traditionally Underserved Individuals with Disabilities Revisited: A Data Mining Approach

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fong Chan ◽  
Daniel W. Wong ◽  
David A. Rosenthal ◽  
Madan M. Kundu ◽  
Alo Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Racial Bias ◽  
Severe Disabilities ◽  
Important Variable ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Data Mining Approach ◽  
Severity Of Disability

In this study we used a data mining approach to examine factors affecting eligibility decision-making in the vocational rehabilitation process. Severity of disability was found to be the most important variable differentiating individuals who were accepted from those who were rejected for vocational rehabilitation services. Individuals with severe disabilities had a significantly higher rate for acceptance (93%) than people without severe disabilities (55%). Race was found to be a slight differentiating factor in eligibility decisions. This study found that the prevalence and opportunity for racial bias is smaller when the criteria for eligibility are clearly defined as in the case of severe disability. Racial bias has a higher propensity to manifest itself when the criteria for eligibility are more ambiguous as in the case of justifying eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services of those without severe disabilities.

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.

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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