The article is based on the report of the Massachusetts Vocational Rehabilitation Planning Commission. (JM)

This bibliography on halfway houses contains seventy-two entries (includes books, journals, films, technical reports, and government publications) which address the critical issues in halfway house operations, evaluations, and innovations. Each entry includes an annotation preceded by the appropriate bibliographic information, such as author,…

A report of vocational rehabilitation planning is introduced by the history and principles of rehabilitation, a discussion of legal provisions, sources of funds, planning objectives, and project population and organization. Demographic information, statewide recommendations, and descriptions of state institutions and agencies are included along…

This proceedings document provides the texts of 12 presentations given at a 2-day conference in 1992 which focused on policies, materials, programs, and activities being implemented in Alabama to foster the successful transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. Two papers address the national scene: "Transition Services Requirement:…

The problem of the youthful mentally retarded offender was studied and a plan devised to meet it. Recommendations called for special units for retarded offenders, placement as retardates rather than delinquents, periodic evaluation of the individual's rehabilitation program, and coordination of followup services. Further recommendations concerned…

This document reports on efforts to develop an initiative to target increased involvement of the Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) with Arizona's disabled American Indians both on and off reservations. The report summarizes comments on important issues generated during a central office planning meeting of the Arizona RSA. It…

This program plan for 1993 covers all Idaho community rehabilitation programs served by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) and the Idaho Commission for the Blind (ICB), and attempts to assess client and rehabilitation service provider needs, to plan for program development, to identify needed changes, and to evaluate the…

This document summarizes the plan of New York's Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) to reform its system of service delivery. It first describes activities begun in 1989 to improve the accessibility of vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities. The plan then details…

This report examines various vocational rehabilitation models that serve American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities, with examples and case studies to demonstrate how the models work in real client-counselor situations. Stressed throughout is the importance of issues of cultural diversity, cultural competency, and self-determination.…

The Ohio comprehensive statewide study of vocational rehabilitation is reported. Attention is given to the study's philosophy and development as well as to Ohio's rehabilitation needs, program potential, variables affecting programs, and criteria for establishing priorities. Recommendations reviewed regard the state's Rehabilitation Services…

This second of two volumes reporting a study of employment and training programs for adult felony offenders is divided into two sections: (1) an inventory of employment and training resources and (2) program descriptions. Section 1, Inventory of Employment and Training Assistance Resources, is an annotated list of resources and organizations in…

The Comprehensive Plan for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) in New York State contains both long-range goals and short-term actions for the next 20 years with a series of specific actions proposed for the current 3-year (1985-87) period. The first chapter provides program background with sections on OVR'S mission, recent trends in…

This report by the Planning Commission culminates 2 years of public hearings and the investigations of 10 task forces on vocational rehabilitation. A broader definition of the disabled, one which includes the disadvantaged, is gaining acceptance, resulting in the need for expanded rehabilitation programs. This study provides the necessary…

The work of six citizen task forces in comprehensive planning for vocational rehabilitation in one region in Ohio is described. Their combined findings are summarized and recommendations presented in the areas of facilities and programs, personnel, coordination, public information, and finance. The regional study plan is defined in terms of its…

This guide summarizes the important aspects of the history, organization, and process of vocational rehabilitation of American Indian/Alaska Native clients. Specific units cover: (1) history of the state-federal vocational rehabilitation program; (2) organization and administration of rehabilitation programs; (3) fundamentals of vocational…