The attitudes of 96 clients in a complete rehabilitation center were studied with regard to 15 concepts. The interrelationships among the variables are discussed not only with respect to evaluation and training but also in terms of the total rehabilitation program at the center. (Author)

A survey was made of the extent of training and experience provided by counselor education programs in preparation of vocational evaluators. Common practices and procedures of most of the programs are summarized followed by recommendations for change. (Author)

Discusses 12 major issues and problems that are barriers to optimal vocational rehabilitation services. (Author/EJT)

This special issue journal is a comprehensive survey that covers all major aspects of supervision in general state vocational rehabilitation agencies. Major content areas covered are: (1) supervisory background information; (2) supervisory selection; (3) supervisory practices; (4) supervisory training; (5) supervisory evaluation; and, (6)…

Although there is a shortage of jobs for the severely impaired, there is a manpower shortage in the field of micrographics. The Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Micrographics Training Program attempts to solve both of these problems by training and placing in competitive employment individuals with severe physical disabilities.…

Explored the similarity between training received and placement obtained for 141 clients served by a state-federal vocational rehabilitation program. Results indicated that approximately one-half of the clients were trained in occupational areas incongruent with their vocational outcome. (Author/LLL)

This article reports an empirical investigation of client perceptions and attitudes toward a comprehensive rehabilitation center for the physically and mentally handicapped. Client attitudes toward the staff, the treatment program, and the institution were analyzed in terms of their relationship to individual background characteristics. (Author)

The authors take substantially different philosophical stances concerning placement in the rehabilitation process. Usdane believes that job placement is not given enough attention by rehabilitation counselors early in the rehabilitation process. Salomone advocates a greater emphasis on client growth and independence. (Author)

This article explores possible solutions to the question; "Once a person becomes a rehabilitation client, what counselor activities and related service components have a major impact and enhance the client's chances for success?" (Author)

Presents a brief overview of the new provisions of the Act. Some suggestions for implementation and possible implications of the legislation are discussed as they relate to agencies and caseload size, counselor time per client, service provision for the severely disabled, counselor reward systems, and administrative procedures. (Author)

A program of transitional employment was developed at Fountain House in 1958. Currently, this program works cooperatively with some 40 New York City business and industrial firms, enabling some 200 patients a day to go to work on a half-time basis as an integral part of their vocational rehabilitation. (Author)

Describes the Human Resources Center at Albertson, Long Island. Outlines the various aspects of the Center's program including the placement process, developing job seeking skills and the relations of the Center with employers and companies. (EJT)