Investigates the factors that underpin the establishment, development, and maintenance of partnerships between employers and vocational rehabilitation agencies. The identified factors were similar to those obtained from previous research. However, it was also found that these characteristics may differ according to the stage of development of…

Reviewed literature, primarily from the field of rehabilitation, for relevance to placement practice and research. Review was organized using a systems framework that showed how components of the rehabilitation system contributed to placement outcomes. Review revealed much good research in vocational rehabilitation and many creative ideas tested…

This report identifies disparities in the proportions of vocational rehabilitation (VR) cases closed into competitive jobs based on type of hearing loss. Results indicate that a significantly greater proportion of VR consumers who are deaf achieve competitive jobs than of consumers who are late-deafened and hard-of-hearing. (Contains 12 references…

Assesses vocational rehabilitation (VR) services utilization and employment outcomes among different racial and ethnic groups of adults with disabilities. Minorities received different types of VR services than did European Americans. European American VR recipients had the highest rates of competitive employment, whereas African American VR…

Assesses the predictability of two client employment outcomes from personal background information, counselor-rated functional limitations of the client, and rehabilitation services provided. Results indicated that rehabilitation education programs should put more emphasis on training in job placement activities and rehabilitation counselors…

Because of changes in mental health and rehabilitation services to mentally disabled persons, the primacy of vocational placement has come under scrutiny. Residential placement plays an important role in the client's coping. A new view of the prominence of vocational placement in the context of community adjustment is provided. (Author)

Examines the relationship between race, vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, and the rehabilitation outcomes of persons with severe/profound mental retardation. Analysis revealed that European Americans were significantly more likely to achieve closure success, and that persons with severe/profound mental retardation who were provided with job…

A review of research on vocational rehabilitation of the mentally retarded shows that many programs have been successful in placing clients. Evaluation methods are reviewed and vocational training methods in different states are described. Research shows that relevant evaluation, training, and placement can succeed. (JAC)