Career and work-based learning interventions for young recipients of Supplemental Security Income

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act prioritized provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to young adults with disabilities, reinforcing the importance of assisting young persons with disabilities to prepare for and engage in employment. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this investigation was to examine patterns of provision of career and work-based learning interventions to young SSI recipients. METHODS: This investigation was accomplished through analysis of case service data of 1,646 individuals who participated in a multiyear program designed to improve educational and employment outcomes. Discrepancies in career and work-based learning interventions were examined based upon age, gender, disability type, parent employment status, parent education level, and youth and parent expectations about work and education. RESULTS: No differences in interventions were observed by gender, age at enrollment, or type of disability. Affirmative expectations about going to work or attending college after completing high school were associated with higher mean intervention scores for some types of career and work-based learning interventions. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that gender, age, and disability did not contribute to differences in provision of services to young SSI recipients. Additional findings underscore the importance of fostering youth and parent expectations about youth engaging in work after completing high school.

Cloud-Based Accounting Information Systems and Financial Reporting Quality of Listed Information and Communication Technology Firms in Nigeria

“…These are digital platforms utilized by organizations, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) firms, to streamline accounting and financial processes through cloud computing infrastructure (Weathers et al, 2024). These systems leverage remote servers, advanced software, and internet connectivity to store, process, and analyze financial data without onpremise installations.…”

“…It provides insights into the company's stage of development and helps anticipate future opportunities and challenges. Weathers et al (2024) conducted a study investigating the utilization of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts among Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients eligible for such accounts, aiming to identify strategies for enhancing participation rates. The ABLE Act of 2014 established tax-preferred savings programs for individuals with disabilities.…”