In 1979, Ohio passed a law creating a Rehabilitation Division within its Industrial Commission and authorizing the building of two comprehensive rehabilitation centers to serve disabled workers. Ohio provides industrial rehabilitation services almost entirely through the public sector. This paper describes industrial rehabilitation policies and…

The teaching approach utilized by the Melwood Horticultural Training Center in the vocational training of the mentally retarded is described as demanding, but the techniques are based on a belief in humanism, an individualized approach, and common sense. (EC)

Built for the multiply handicapped, the Occupational Center of Union, New Jersey, had to be completely free of architectural barriers. (Author)

This brief directory lists 39 American Indian vocational rehabilitation services programs in 16 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington. Each listed program contains tribal name, name of director,…

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)

This study was designed to gather evidence to determine if basic vocational training and counseling, in areas of local high employability, would give neuropsychiatric patients the needed skills, confidence, and ability to leave the institution by functioning in the area in which they were trained. (Author)

The authors describe the comprehensive vocational rehabilitation center concept and their roles as school psychologists on the comprehensive rehabilitation center team. Also discussed are training considerations in preparing for employment in such a center. (Editor/CT)

Cites some examples of effective employment creation, but warns that this is likely to be more difficult in the future due to increasing unemployment and underemployment, demographic shifts, strains on social support systems, and changes in the nature of work. (Author/CT)

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)

While many professional counselors are unsure about the full use of counselor aides, this study suggests that the performance of the aides can prove their value, at least in a carefully controlled situation. (Author)

This directory lists contact information for the 49 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Service projects. These projects are funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education. The goal of these projects is to provide vocational rehabilitation services…