Download or read book Demographic and Service Variables as Predictors of State federal Vocational Rehabilitation System Competitive Employment Outcomes Among Consumers with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Paola Premuda-Conti and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The state-federal vocational rehabilitation system helps people with disabilities obtain and maintain employment in their communities. Although some people with traumatic brain injury return to work with minor adjustments, high proportions do not return to former employment or find work after their injuries. This study examined the association of types and degree of limitations to functional capacities, and competitive employment outcomes; and selected VR services, and competitive employment, after controlling for demographic variables. The degree of limitation across all areas of functional capacity, used by VR counselors to determine severity of disability and priority for services, were not found to be significantly related to competitive employment among customers with TBI.

Download or read book Examining Predictors and Differences of Vocational Rehabilitation Outcomes Among People of Color with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Meritza Angelica Tamez and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Relationship Between Vocational Rehabilitation Services Demographic Variables and Outcomes Among Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities written by Elizabeth S. Bromet and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the types of vocational rehabilitation services provided to individuals with psychiatric disabilities through the federal-state vocational rehabilitation program and the relationship of these services to employment outcome. With the cooperation and support of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), the data for this study consisted of consumers with psychiatric disabilities who received services during federal fiscal year 2002 (n = 79,967). In addition, this study evaluated and described the demographic variables that were involved in successful employment outcome such as gender, race/ethnicity, age, diagnosis, significant disability, years of education, and disability benefits. To ensure that the regression model had both generalizability and transferability to the population and situations for which it was intended, model validation was accomplished by splitting the sample approximately in half, resulting in a top (n = 40,000) and bottom sample (n = 39,967). Correlational analyses and chi-square analyses were used to assess the bivariate relationship between the dependent variables (program closure status) and each of the predictor variables to identify high intercorrelations and assist in determining which variables were entered into the logistic regression model. The best fit model was identified and interpreted based on the top and bottom halves of data. Neither race/ethnicity nor gender were predictors of employment outcome and after being force entered into the initial logistic regression model, race/ethnicity was dropped in the final model. However, job placement services, on-the-job services, job search assistance and other support services were somewhat predictive of a positive employment outcome for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This may be due in part to the use of these services as a conduit toward achieving competitive employment, thus consumers receiving such services would be closer to achieving employment. In contrast, recipients of disability benefits, most especially individuals receiving SSI and SSDI, were the least likely to have an employment outcome after receiving services. Likewise, significant disability was also associated with fewer closures with employment outcomes. Many of the results of this study mirrored the existing literature on individuals with psychiatric disabilities, suggesting that additional research is needed to clarify the conflicting results of many studies. Model limitations and recommendations for further research are suggested.

Download or read book The Effects of Race ethnicity Comorbid Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation Services on Employment Outcomes of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Zaccheus James Ahonle and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individuals with TBI are among the fastest growing population served in the state – federal vocational rehabilitation programs. The increasing rates of individuals with TBI accessing VR programs and the higher rates of unemployment among this population have been reported in the literature. Using the Rehabilitation Services Administration National Case Services Report (RSA-911) fiscal year (FY) 2012, this study examined the predictors of employment outcomes. In order to determine the effective VR services across groups, the moderating effects of race/ethnicity, comorbid disabilities on the effects of VR services on employment outcomes of individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) were also examined. A logistic regression was run and results showed a significant disparity in the rate of successful employment outcomes of individuals who are White versus those individuals from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds, especially Blacks. After controlling for demographic characteristics, on-the-job support, job placement, and on-the-job training emerged as the most important positive set of VR services predictors of successful employment outcome, regardless of race/ethnicity. Maintenance, assistive technology, and job search assistance emerged as the second set of positive predictors. Diagnosis and treatment service was significantly negatively related to employment outcome, regardless of the race/ethnicity of the individual with TBI. College training and assessment services were found to significantly increase the odds of being successfully employed for Blacks compared to the odds of being successfully employed for individuals who are White. Transportation and supported employment services significantly increased the odds of being successfully employed for individuals from ‘Other’ ethnic minority groups (i.e., American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders) compared to the odds of being successfully employed for those individuals who are White. VR Service variables were stronger predictors of successful employment than demographic variables and pre-employment status as application. Depression was negatively related to successful employment outcome, but did not moderate the effect of VR services on employment outcome. Limitations, implications, and directions for future studies are also discussed.

Download or read book Individual Characteristics and Vocational Rehabilitation Services as Predictors of Employment for State federal Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers with HIV AIDS written by Youngoh Jung and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With greater advancement in medical treatments for individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a growing numbers of individuals living with HIV/AIDS are contemplating returning to the workplace. However, they have been faced with barriers to employment and have demonstrated a need for vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of employment outcomes of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, who used the state/federal VR program services, using the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA-911) data file from Fiscal Year 2006. Data analyses were conducted using descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses (chi-square analyses, independent t-tests, and ANOVAs), and binary logistic regression using cross validation. Results of the study indicated that of socio-demographic, health, and VR service variables, service variables were only found to be significantly related to employment outcomes. Job search assistance, job placement assistance, and on the job support were found to be significant predictors of successful employment outcomes at closure. In addition, higher costs of purchased services increased the likelihood of being employed at closure. However, the longer the length of VR program participation was, the lower the likelihood of being employed at closure was. Among participants with successful employment outcomes at closure, differences were significant between participants earning less than $200.00 per week and participants earning equal to or higher than $500.00 per week. Participants with less than $200.00 of weekly earnings were more likely to be African Americans, to have lower education levels than an associate degree at closure, to have service occupations or clerical and sales occupations, and to receive SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare. On the other hand, participants with equal to or more than $500.00 weekly earnings were more likely to be White, to have higher education levels than an associate degree, and to have professional and managerial occupations and were less likely to receive SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and Medicare. In addition, they were more likely to receive assessment, VR counseling and guidance, college or university training, job search assistance, transportation, maintenance, and information and referral services compared to those with less than $200.00 weekly earnings. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Download or read book An Investigation of the Variables Related to Competitive Employment and Earnings of Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers with Blindness Or Visual Impairments written by Brandi Lynn Darensbourg and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individuals with blindness or visual impairments as a major cause of disability are at an extreme disadvantage to obtain and maintain employment and thus may seek the assistance of vocational rehabilitation counselors. Information on these individuals, encompassing demographics, disability, public support, and vocational rehabilitation services, is collected by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and becomes a part of the RSA-911 data file. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among demographics, service provisions, competitive employment, and earnings of vocational rehabilitation consumers with blindness or visual impairments. Using a sample of 3,610 cases from the RSA-911 data file from Fiscal Year 2006, logistic regression was utilized to examine the relationships among 20 consumer demographic and 14 case service variables related to competitive employment outcomes. With a sample of 2,320 cases, multiple regression was used to examine which 20 consumer demographic and 14 case service variables predicted weekly earnings at closure for those consumers with competitive employment outcomes. Results from the logistic regression indicated the most important consumer demographic predictors of competitive employment were age, gender, receipt of Medicaid, severity of vision loss, source of referral, and weekly earnings at application. Specifically, those aged 36 or younger who were self-referred, male, had lesser severity of vision loss, and did not receive Medicaid were more likely to find competitive employment. Among case service variables, receiving job-placement assistance and maintenance services were related to competitive employment; receipt of disability-related augmentative skills training and miscellaneous training had a negative impact. Multiple regression revealed that the consumer demographics of gender, higher level of education at closure, receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and weekly earnings at application were important predictors of weekly earnings at closure. Disability-related augmentative skills training was the only case service related to weekly earnings, with a negative impact. Based on these findings, males with earnings at application who did not receive disability-related augmentative skills training were most likely to reach competitive employment outcomes and to have higher earning potential at closure. Limitations of the study as well as implications for practice and future research are discussed.

Download or read book Competitive Employment Outcomes Among Racial and Ethnic Groups with Criminal Histories Mental Impairment written by Jason Elliott Gines and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of the Provision of Rehabilitation Counseling Services on Vocational Outcomes Among Consumers with Schizophrenia that Have Received Social Security Administration Benefits written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between demographic covariates and vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, on employment outcomes among consumers of state-federal VR with schizophrenia who received Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits. This study employed a secondary data analysis of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 911 data for the fiscal year 2009. There were 10,477 closed cases that met the criteria for the study. Hierarchical logistic regression was conducted to identify predictors of employment outcomes (i.e., successful vs. unsuccessful). Results indicated, of the 10,477 consumers with schizophrenia, receipt of SSA cash benefits was a substantial predictor of unsuccessful outcomes and had an inverse relationship with employment. Among the 10 variables with the highest odds ratios, only four were VR service variables: job placement (OR = 2.513; 95% CI: 2.270 - 2.738), on-the-job-supports (OR = 2.166; 95% CI: 1.951 - 2.405), maintenance (OR = 1.299; 95% CI: 1.148 - 1.469), and VR counseling and guidance (OR = 1.201; 95% CI: 1.079 - 1.336). Of the four service variables that had a significant relationship with employment, Job placement related activities were the most significant, followed by on the job supports, and VR counseling and guidance.

Download or read book Models that Predict Competitive Employment Outcomes in the United States Federal State Vocational Rehabilitation Program for Clients who are Blind and Clients with Other Disabilities written by Paula R. Warren-Peace and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of clients in the Federal/State Vocational Rehabilitation program (VR) have been successful in achieving competitive employment in recent years. However, one disability group - clients who are legally blind - has traditionally lagged and currently lags behind in obtaining similar proportions of competitive employment outcomes as their counterparts in the VR system. In this study, the 2007 RSA 911 data were used to explore potential explanations for the discrepancy between outcomes for clients who are legally blind and clients with other disabilities. Similar to previous studies, frequency analyses confirmed that clients who are legally blind are far less likely to obtain a competitive employment outcome in the VR program. Although the most recent data reveals that 62.4% of clients who are legally blind attained a competitive outcome in 2007, 96.6% of clients with other disabilities achieved the same outcome. Backwards stepwise logistic regression generated two models yielding likelihoods of competitive employment for people who are blind and people with other disabilities, respectively. The model that predicts competitive closure for clients who are blind was generally similar to the model that predicts competitive closure for clients with other disabilities. Most of the service variables that predicted competitive outcomes for clients with other disabilities also predicted competitive outcomes for clients who are legally blind. However, the rates with which clients who are legally blind received these services were lower when compared to clients with other disabilities. One difference between the two models was that the variables predictive of competitive employment in both models often had larger odds ratios for clients who are legally blind. The models generated in this study will hopefully provide VR professionals with information that will contribute to helping clients who are legally blind achieve higher percentages of competitive employment outcomes.

Download or read book Predicting Employment Outcomes Among Women of Color with Psychiatric Disabilities in the State federal Vocational Rehabilitation Program written by Shemya Vaughn and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Predictors of Successful Outcomes of Transition aged Youth in Vocational Rehabilitation in the State of Ohio written by Gina Oswald and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to descriptively explore transition-aged youth in state vocational rehabilitation (VR) and to determine if predictor variables could be identified for successful employment outcomes. In addition, public assistance and supported employment services were also analyzed for predictive value. The participants of this study included 3,215 vocational rehabilitation consumers who were referred prior to age 23 and were closed in fiscal year 2006 after a rehabilitation plan was initiated. 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 (guidance and assessment), preparing for a job (college and miscellaneous training), obtaining a job (job search, placement, transportation) and then retaining employment (on the job supports). In addition, Supplemental Security Income recipients and consumers receiving non-Title IV funded supported employment services were less likely to be employed at case closure. Implications for transition and rehabilitation practice include: the necessity of specific training for VR counselors working with the transition population; the higher rate of success through services such as diagnostics, vocational guidance, further training, and placement; and more attention to populations who are at risk or may be more effectively served in appropriate group settings such as those with cognitive or emotional disorders.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Consumer Race and Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Outcomes written by Keith B. Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between consumer race and vocational rehabilitation services and outcomes through the state/federal vocational rehabilitation (VR) system. Consumers who participated in the study were those who sought VR services in Ohio during the 1996 federal fiscal year. The sampling frame in the investigation consisted of 62,178 VR consumers. Results from the t-test and point biserial correlation indicated that African Americans (n = 787) received more VR services than European Americans (n = 3,747), and that there is a small significant correlation between race and the number of services received. The chi-square test indicated that the three most common services for African Americans (n = 878) were adjustment training, transportation, and maintenance. In contrast, the three most common services European Americans (n = 4,216) received were restoration, college, and diagnosis. Relative to the VR eligibility question, there were no differences in acceptance rates for African Americans and European Americans. However, if found ineligible for VR services, African Americans were more likely to be closed for the following reasons: (a) cannot locate and (b) failure to cooperate. European Americans were likely to be closed for the following reasons if found ineligible for VR services: (a) handicap too severe, (b) no vocational handicap, or (c) other. The t-test revealed that European Americans tend to earn more at successful closure (Status 26) than African Americans. Race and primary support at referral were found to be statistically significant with more African Americans reporting public assistance and European Americans reporting earnings and family and friends as their primary sources for income at referral. Race and reason for closure (after the Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan [IWRP] was written) were found statistically significant. 'Failure to cooperate' (African Americans) and 'other' (European Americans) were the only two cells found statistically significant when closed after the IWRP. Logistic regression was used to ascertain whether race, education at referral, work status at referral, and source of support at referral influenced VR acceptance. The stepwise method of entry was used to determine the best predictor variables. Primary source of support at referral was the only variable selected and found statistically significant in the regression model. As earnings increased there was evidence that acceptance into VR decreased (holding all other variables constant). This study should be replicated in the future to establish a potential pattern of services important for VR acceptance. Finally, more attention should be focused on qualitative research as validation of quantitative results using the 911 data. Perhaps, developing questionnaires and interview schedules will assist to this end.

Download or read book Patterns of Service Delivery to Transition age Vocational Rehabilitation Consumers with Psychiatric Disabilities written by Paige N. Dunlap and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With psychiatric disabilities representing a large number of transition-age youth in the US and low employment rates for individuals with disabilities in general, it is necessary to identify the patterns of service variables that are more likely to lead to a competitive employment outcome for this population. This study was an investigation of the vocational rehabilitation case service variables provided through the federal-state vocational rehabilitation system to transition-age consumers with psychiatric disabilities. The identified variables were then studied to determine relationships that exist as they pertain to employment outcomes.

Download or read book Vocational Rehabilitation written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study gathered information on the estimated population eligible to be served by the federal-state vocational rehabilitation (VR) program. It contrasted those accepted and those not, described services clients received, and evaluated the program's outcomes. The study found that, in national surveys in the 1980s, 14-18 million people reported work limitations that made them potentially eligible for VR, but a much smaller group was actually served by the state-federal VR program: in any one year, 5-7 percent of those potentially eligible. Those accepted were generally similar to those who applied, except that those accepted were much more likely to be classified as having a severe disability. Most VR clients received only modest services. Less than half received any type of education or training services, the total value of purchased services averaged only $1,573 per client, and just under half received purchased services costing less than $500. States purchased more services for clients with physical than with mental disabilities, more for clients with severe than with nonsevere disabilities, and more for White clients than for Black, Hispanic, or American Indian clients. Evaluation of long-term outcomes found that rehabilitants' gains in employment and earnings faded after about 2 years. (Appendixes include a list of major disabling conditions of VR clients, racial differences on variables, regression analyses for long-term outcomes, 19 references, and a glossary.) (YLB)

Download or read book Vocational Rehabilitation Service Patterns on Employment Outcomes for People who Have a Brain Injury written by Heaven L Hollender and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of my study is to explore (1) whether disparities exist for consumers with Brain Injury (BI) receiving vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, and (2) the effects of demographic characteristics and VR service patterns on employment outcomes for people who have a BI using the RSA-911 2014. The major research question investigated is centered around identifying if any differences exist in VR employment experiences of consumers with BI.

Download or read book An Examination of Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Served by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program Between 2004 and 2008 written by Barbara Schoen and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Vocational Rehabilitation Outcome in Clients with Traumatic Brain Injury written by Stacia L. Schonbrun and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: