Perceived Vocational Rehabilitation Service Efficacy by Race/Ethnicity: Results of a National Customer Survey

Wilson, Keith B.; Turner, Tyra; Liu, Jiawei; Harley, Debra A.; Alston, Reginald J.

doi:10.1891/0047-2220.33.3.26

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“…Racial group disparities in the opportunity to access career paths are one such mediating variable (Brown & Pinterits, 2001;Lent, Hackett, & Brown, 2000;Mpofu & Wilson, 2004;Olney & Kennedy, 2002). For example, individuals from a racial minority background have less access to employmentrelated networks (Brown & Pinterits, 2001;Wilson, Turner, Liu, Harley, & Alston, 2002;Worthington et al, 2005), which constrains their career opportunities. Racial minorities also have unique occupational preferences that are explained, in part, by people from their background that they model (Kimbrough & Salomone, 1993;Miller, Springer, & Wells, 1988).…”

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Racial and Disability Identity

Mpofu

Harley

2006

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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Racial and disability identities are separate issues, yet they both contribute to the multiple social identities that influence career counseling outcomes for persons of color with disabilities. Few studies have examined the effects of racial and disability identity on the career outcomes of members of this group. This article discusses racial and disability identity as assets for career counseling of people of color with disabilities, whose career counseling outcomes are also mediated by the prevailing racial and disabilities disparities in career participation. Possibilities for further research on identities as resources for career counseling are also discussed.

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Racial and Disability Identity

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Harley

2006

Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin

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“…Black Americans who do apply are accepted into the VR service program at a disproportionately lower rate than White Americans [ 5 ]. Compared to other groups, Black Americans who are accepted into the VR services program receive fewer services, receive different patterns and frequencies of services, have less money spent on them, and spend less time in the VR program—resulting in poorer vocational outcomes such as employment and earnings [ 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 ].…”

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Trauma-Responsive Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Chopp

Topitzes

Mersky

2023

Behavioral Sciences

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Research on the effectiveness of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs has revealed that VR services are less effective for trauma-affected and Black consumers. For instance, consumers with trauma exposure disengage from services earlier than their non-traumatized counterparts, and Black consumers benefit less from each phase of VR services compared to others. One midwestern state’s VR program sought to address these disparities by offering trauma-informed and trauma-responsive services that emphasize cultural responsiveness, racial equity, and strengths-based practices. To begin this work, the state’s VR program collaborated with an applied research unit in a public university to establish two work groups: a communications group and a training group. The purpose of the communications group was to build a robust referral network within the VR Division and with other community-based agencies and providers, particularly for low-income, Black consumers. The purpose of the training group was to develop and deliver a training program to support VR professionals in providing trauma-informed and trauma-responsive services. Results from an evaluation of the training indicated that each training module generated for staff both reminders and new insights into ways to effectively work with consumers. Staff expressed that they wanted opportunities to further explore and apply the training content and needed additional, ongoing support to implement what they were learning. In response to staff needs, the state’s VR program is continuing to invest in this community–university partnership by establishing communities of practice for staff and evaluating the effectiveness of the training program.

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“…2005; Wilson 2000; Wilson et al. 2001). Despite various legislative acts and policy endeavors, the analysis of racial disparities in VR services indicates limited changes over time (Yin et al.…”

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Predicting competitive integrated employment outcomes of Asian American vocational rehabilitation Clients: A national study

Kaya,

Chun,

Torres

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Social Science Quarterly

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PurposeThe current study investigated the relationships between demographic variables, cash benefits, vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, and employment outcomes of Asian Americans VR clients.MethodsThe data were extracted from the most recent Rehabilitation Service Administration database (RSA‐911). Among 17,278 case services records, 5784 clients met the inclusion criteria. Chi‐square automatic interaction detector and logistic regression analyses were employed to investigate the employment outcomes.ResultsThe results indicated that Asian American clients who have completed a bachelor's degree or more do not receive disability‐related benefits, and those who received more VR services were more likely to achieve competitive integrated employment (CIE). In addition, VR counseling and job placement services were significant predictors of employment outcomes.ConclusionsThese findings provide valuable insights into the factors influencing CIE among Asian American VR clients with disabilities. The results further underscore the importance of VR professionals possessing cultural competence to effectively serve a diverse clientele.

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Perceived Vocational Rehabilitation Service Efficacy by Race/Ethnicity: Results of a National Customer Survey

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Racial and Disability Identity

Racial and Disability Identity

Trauma-Responsive Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Predicting competitive integrated employment outcomes of Asian American vocational rehabilitation Clients: A national study

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