scholarly journals Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Frentzel ◽  
Zoe Geyman ◽  
Jeremy Rasmussen ◽  
Chad Nye ◽  
Kathleen M. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Employment Transition ◽  
Research Based Interventions

BACKGROUND: Students with disabilities often experience numerous challenges in terms of finding employment. Given the important role of vocational rehabilitation counselors in supporting employment activities for these students, a need exists for identifying effective strategies that increase employment outcomes for this population. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to examine and describe successful research- based interventions on pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities that can be used by vocational rehabilitation counselors. METHODS: The search strategy examined literature from 1998 through 2017 focused on vocational rehabilitation counselors, students with disabilities, and elements related to pre-employment transition services. Articles included American, European, and Australian literature published in English. RESULTS: This review identified a number of research-based interventions that support employment outcomes for students with disabilities. CONCLUSIONS: The research-based interventions identified in this scoping review can help vocational rehabilitation counselors consider effective strategies for increasing employment outcomes for students with disabilities.

Organizational Policies and Personnel Factors That Are Incentives for and Challenges to Collaboration as Identified by Statewide Transition Supervisors

2020 ◽  
pp. 104420732094354
Author(s):  
Kathleen Marie Oertle ◽  
Sheryl Bobroff ◽  
Caren L. Sax
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Rehabilitation Counseling ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
The United States ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Organizational Policies ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Effective Collaboration ◽  
Workforce Innovation

In the United States, the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (2004) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014) require special educators and vocational rehabilitation counselors to plan and coordinate transition services for students with disabilities. Regardless of the legislative mandates, major challenges remain for effective collaboration. The purpose of this study was to investigate statewide special education and vocational rehabilitation counseling transition supervisors’ insights on the policies that promote or present barriers to effective collaboration. Forty-eight statewide transition supervisors wrote a total of 175 comments that were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Organizational and personnel factors were identified, and specific examples of noteworthy indicators of collaboration are presented. Recommendations are offered to address the lack of policies and incentives for transition collaboration.

Transition Practices of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Serving Students and Youth With Disabilities

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra A. Neubert ◽  
Richard G. Luecking ◽  
Ellen S. Fabian
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Related Services ◽  
High Performing ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
State And Local ◽  
Workforce Innovation ◽  
Local Education Agencies

Purpose:The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 mandates vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors play a greater role in providing transition-related services for students and youth with disabilities, such as pre-employment activities and increased collaborative efforts with state and local education agencies and American Jobs Centers to improve employment outcomes.Method:We surveyed 538 VR counselors in 13 high performing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies to rate the importance of transition-related skills and their preparation to undertake these activities.Results:Overall, VR counselors rated the importance of all transition-related items highly, but rated their preparation to perform these practices significantly lower. Job exploration counseling was cited as the most important skill. In terms of preparation, working with employers was rated the lowest. In terms of barriers to serving youth, time and case management were cited most frequently. Implications for caseload specialization and preparation of VR counselors are discussed.Conclusion:The results of the study have implications for preparing VR counselors to comply with the WIOA mandates regarding transition services for students and youth with disabilities.

The Spirit of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Collaboration Between Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation for the Transition of Students with Disabilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia A. Edmondson ◽  
Hal M. Cain
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Potential Benefit ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Life Transitions ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Education Act

This article looks at the intent of IDEA with regard to collaboration of services in the area of school to adult life transitions. In particular, the potential benefit of involving vocational rehabilitation counselors in the IEP process is discussed. An overview of the IDEA and transition is given including age requirements and IEP team constellation. Suggestions are made as to how the “spirit of the law” can be met to better serve students and young adults with disabilities through the transition to adulthood process.

Ethical Considerations for Working with Transition aged youth and Students with Disabilities Given the implications of WIOA

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Mary-Anne M. Joseph ◽  
Kimberly Osmanu ◽  
Kaylin Moss
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Transition Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Act Of 1973 ◽  
Federal Mandates ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselor ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Purpose: For decades vocational rehabilitation counselors (VRC) have worked to serve transition aged students and youth with disabilities with the consideration of federal mandates such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. With the implementation of the newly authorized Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) VRC find themselves with greater responsibilities when working with transition aged youth. This article explores the relevant codes set forth in the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Code of Ethics that relate to the implementation of the WIOA as it applies to the provision of transition services. Implications for ethical obligations are presented as well as recommendations for best practice according to the CRC Code of Ethics.

Transition From School to Community Life: Implications for Rehabilitation Counselors

1995 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Maura E. Cain
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Community Life ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Disabilities Education Act ◽  
Education Act

This article reviews the current literature in transition counseling for students with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is explained as it relates to the transition process. A parallel is drawn between those who serve students with disabilities - rehabilitation counselors, special educators, and school counselors - and their responsibilities infacilitating their transition from school to community life. Recommendations are made for vocational rehabilitation counselors to be active and creative in transition counseling for students with disabilities.

The Rehabilitation Problems and needs of the Spinal-Cord Injured: A Pilot Study

1976 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. Felice ◽  
John E. Muthard ◽  
Laurie S. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Spinal Cord Injured

The findings of a pilot study of spinal-cord injury in Florida covering three topics are reported: 1) the incidence of spinal-cord injury in Florida, 2) the experiences of spinal-cord injured (SCI) persons and vocational rehabilitation counselors and their perceptions of the adequacy of their community's treatment and rehabilitation services for the SCI, and 3) the availability of facilities, equipment, and personnel for the care of SCI individuals in Florida. Recent developments in care for the SCI in Florida are discussed.

Disability and the Asian Culture

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny K. Yan ◽  
Michael P. Accordino ◽  
Daniel L. Boutin ◽  
Keith B. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Pacific Islander ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Asian Culture ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Asian Pacific Islander ◽  
Asian Descent ◽  
Asian Pacific ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Pacific Islander Population

Contemporary demographics reveal that the Asian Population is the fastest growing minority in the U.S. Thus, vocational rehabilitation counselors must be prepared to face cultural dynamics that can influence outcomes in the treatment process. While many people may view Asians as a homogenous population, people who are of Asian descent come from many places including, but not limited to Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Vietnam and Asian/Pacific Islander population. The present study provides information about the Asian culture relative to people with disabilities and seeks to give clinicians more tools to apply when working with people who are of Asian descent. Asians represent 4.8% of the civilian non-institutionalized population. Since the Asian/Pacific Islander population is a large racial ethnic group in the U.S., it is important to understand how vocational rehabilitation counselors educate them to live in their new land.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors’ Experiences with and Knowledge of Non-suicidal Self-Injury

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Emily M. Lund ◽  
Jared C. Schultz ◽  
Michael R. Nadorff ◽  
Katie B. Thomas ◽  
Dalia Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Training And Support

This study examined experiences with and knowledge of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among a multistate sample of 253 vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors. Over 90% of counselors reported working with clients who had expressed thoughts or behaviors related to NSSI, and over 20% reported doing so once a month or more. Only 44.7% reported having received training on NSSI. Scores on a brief NSSI knowledge questionnaire demonstrated generally accurate responses but also some gaps in knowledge. These findings indicate that rehabilitation counselors in public VR settings frequently work with clients who display thoughts and behaviors related to NSSI and may benefit from training and support in this area.

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