Women in Rehabilitation: An Analysis of State Agency Services to Disabled Women

Abstract

This study compares female clients of a state rehabilitation agency with male clients of the same agency according to selected demographic, case service and rehabilitation outcome variables. Female clients are found to be underrepresented as rehabilitation applicants although they have a higher rate of acceptance for services and successful case closure. Regardless of educational level, they are employed most frequently in homemaking, clerical and sales positions whereas male clients are closed more frequently in professional technical and managerial positions. Recommendations for counselors working with disabled women clients include greater case finding efforts and the use of counseling approaches which avoid stereotyping of occupations by gender.

Relationship of Consumer Characteristics and Service Provision to Income of Successfully Rehabilitated Individuals Who Are Deaf

“…These services (counseling and guidance, job placement) historically have assisted individuals with disabilities in achieving successful employment (Status 26) and obtaining higher income levels. Although the VR program has been mandated to ensure equal access to effective services, an abundance of empirical evidence exists that suggests a disparity in successful rehabilitation outcomes for individuals based on gender (Danek & Lawrence, 1984;Harrison & Wayne, 1986;Wheaton, Wilson, & Brown, 1996), race/ ethnicity (Dzeikan & Okocha, 1993;Feist-Price, 1995;Moore, 2001), and types of services provided (Fraser & Shirley, 1986;Moore, Flowers, & Taylor, 2000;Zandy & James, 1979).…”

Knowledge and Attitudes: Aspects of Occupational Therapy Students' Perceptions of the Handicapped

“…Exceptions were Questions 9 and items a and h in Question 18. The average costs for equipment were obtained from the Disability Council of New South Wales (1987) and information on differences in marriage rates and involvement in rehabilitation programs was provided by Danek (1985), Hannaford (1985), Matthews (1983) and Thurer (1982).…”

Sex equity and disabled students

“…Male clients are employed more frequently in professional, technical, and managerial positions. Recommendations for counselors working with the disabled again included the use of counseling approaches which avoid stereotyping of occupations by gender (Danek & Lawrence, 1985).…”