Research on the problem of work disincentives as a factor in the rehabilitation of disabled individuals is the focus of the book. The first two chapters define the problem by identifying the four basic assumptions which have created program conflicts and discuss programs currently available. Chapters 3 and 4 examine the labor supply theory and…

The goals and standards for pretrial release and diversion are designed to provide guidance and direction to individuals working in the criminal justice system. The materials in this collection deal with the following areas of concern: (1) enrollment diversion guidelines for eligibility; (2) services for participants; (3) dismissal policies; (4)…

The document serves as a guideline to report writing for vocational evaluation and work adjustment programs, providing general principles for content with the aim of developing some uniformity in report organization. Common problems in report writing are described from the reader's and writer's perspective. Basic principles are listed which should…

Improving the effectiveness of short-term training for personnel serving the handicapped requires adequate evaluation of rehabilitation programs. This monograph presents a sample of evaluative theoretical positions, methodological approaches, and innovative strategies applicable to the evaluation function. Papers included are: (1) "Evaluation…

Subjective findings of the Atlanta Project are presented. This project's primary purpose was to test and demonstrate the effectiveness of providing intensive vocational rehabilitation services to federal offenders at two specified states in the correctional process. A total of 484 cases were monitored, 107 of which were assigned to the…

The purpose of this demonstration project was to determine what syllabi existed for the instruction of communicative skills in a rehabilitation center for the blind, and to develop appropriate syllabi for these skills. A study of instruction in eight rehabilitation centers representing voluntary state and federally sponsored agencies revealed that…

Rehabilitation facility personnel are those persons who design programs and facilities for the occupational or educational rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities. New directions in the training of rehabilitation facility personnel should stress innovative or experimental approaches of a variety of types at the undergraduate level.…

The Human Service Scale is an assessment instrument for measuring the progress of the rehabilitation client and the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. The theory behind the scale is based on Maslow's hierarchy of human needs. The development and some potential uses of the scale are discussed. (EC)

The article discusses theoretical and practical considerations for planning evaluation of postemployment training of handicapped professionals who are undergoing rehabilitation. (Author)

Conventional wisdom-ideas and concepts which, according to J. Galbreath, have become acceptable to the general public--is often reflected in policies, mandates, and legislation. Since it is becoming a formidable problem in the rehabilitation field, professionals must take a strong position for what is best for their programs and people they serve.…

The automatic interaction detector was applied as an evaluation tool to data normally collected by vocational-rehabilitation agencies. Demographic, service, and local agency variables were analyzed with mean weekly income at time of closure as the dependent variable. Recommendations for further research were made. (Author)

A four-phased model for cardiac rehabilitation consisting of inpatient, outpatient, supervised, and unsupervised stages is reviewed and the role of the health educator in facilitating this recovery and prevention process is discussed. (DF)

Examined effectiveness of the Occupational Choice Strategy, vocational exploration and decision-making intervention, with clients in comprehensive rehabilitation facility. Statistically significant differences favored the experimental group on posttest measures of career decisiveness, although no differences were found on vocational identity or…

Examined sex and 14 other demographic variables in relation to whether clients were accepted or rejected for rehabilitation services. Found that sex accounted for a negligible amount of the variance in acceptance, and that severity of disability accounted for the largest portion. (Author/ABB)

Eleven occupational therapy departments associated with hospitals for the mentally handicapped in England responded to a questionnaire concerning their assessment and training activities. A variety of findings are reported on such topics as global assessments, types of group activities conducted for clients, treatment patterns, staffing patterns,…