Vocational rehabilitation (VR) clients who leave the system prematurely experience worse employment outcomes than clients who stay in services. The authors conducted this study to learn about factors leading to premature exit by rural VR clients. Results will inform survey development for a large longitudinal study on this topic. The authors…

The authors interviewed 25 lesbians with physical disabilities about their perspectives on their partner-related experiences. Using phenomenological inquiry, they identified two themes: one, how the disability affected the partnership and, two, treatment as a lesbian couple by rehabilitation professionals. The themes and subthemes are described in…

Examined tape-recorded intake interviews of rehabilitation counselors to assess the extent to which counselors discussed information collection and dissemination topics. The majority of topics that could be discussed were largely ignored. Much time was spent collecting and disseminating information. (Author/BEF)

Describes a rehabilitation counselor program which includes a package series related to intake interview skills, goal-setting, and systematic caseload management. Develops counselor skills including caseload management, relationship building, intake interviewing, arranging diagnostic services, diagnosing client problems, and goal-setting…

Studied vocational rehabilitation clients' (N=110) use of multiple prescription drugs. Found 44 percent had parallel prescriptions from two or more physicians. Individuals were found to be largely uninformed about possible pernicious somatic and psychological sequelae of drug usage. Suggests recommendations for vocational rehabilitation efforts.…