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1. Strategies To Enhance Job Retention and Career Advancement in Rehabilitation. Report from the Study Group, Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (21st, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1995).

Author

Arkansas Univ., Hot Springs. Arkansas Research & Training Center in Vocational Rehabilitation., Hope, Robert C., and Rice, B. Douglas

Abstract

This document identifies program planning, development, and evaluation issues related to delivering vocational rehabilitation services designed to promote job retention and career advancement for individuals with disabilities. The seven chapters cover the following topics: (1) implications of major work trends for job placement, retention, and advancement; (2) career counseling and theories of work that contribute to client preparation for obtaining, retaining, and advancing in employment; (3) comprehensive assessment activities that can provide a base for case services directed toward employment offering security and chances for advancement; (4) new concepts that impact employment, job retention, and career advancement; (5) training for rehabilitation personnel to develop the knowledge and skills required to assist persons with disabilities in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in employment; (6) best practice programs which address job retention and career advancement; and (7) challenges to rehabilitation programs, focusing on changes which administrators, employers, and clients need to make in order for services to become established procedures. Appendices provide a summary of work trends and list apprenticeship regional offices, community college associations with innovative programs, state occupational coordinating organizations, and study group members. (Contains 124 references.) (DB)

Published
1995

2. Independent Living Rehabilitation: Program Development, Management, and Evaluation.

Author

Arkansas Univ., Fayetteville. Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training Center., Texas Inst. for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston., and Rice, B. Douglas

Abstract

This manual is designed for use by staff development personnel and other trainers in presenting an orientation to independent living programing for rehabilitation agencies and other human service organizations. The three chapters in unit 1 define independent living, identify the major historic events contributing to the development of independent living, and provide detailed information on significant legislation. Unit 2 addresses development and management of independent living programs. Its five chapters describe models for independent living programs; discuss generic services commonly found in independent living programs; consider staff positions, duties, and responsibilities; overview the role and function of the rehabilitation counselor in independent living settings; and identify evaluation criteria. The first chapter in the closing unit focuses on vocational rehabilitation and reviews the rationale for the independent living rehabilitation services to be provided by state vocational rehabilitation agencies. The final chapter of the manual highlights a number of important concerns in independent living. The issues are phrased in the form of questions to stimulate discussion leading to identification of alternative solutions or recommendations. (Each chapter concludes with a summary and notes to the trainer.) References and an appendix listing training resources are included. (YLB)

Published
1983

3. An Introduction to Rehabilitation of Severely Handicapped Homebound Persons.

Author

Arkansas Univ., Fayetteville. Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training Center. and Rice, B. Douglas

Abstract

This manual is intended as a resource document for those who train others about homebound individuals and the services available to them. Subjects addressed include (1) identification of homebound persons; (2) legislation and the severely handicapped (covering comprehensive services, centers for independent living, services for the older blind, and protection and advocacy of rights for the handicapped); (3) general information about services to the homebound; (4) models of homebound service programs; (5) employment opportunities; (6) modifications of jobs for the homebound; and (7) implications for rehabilitation agencies. A list of resources and programs and a bibliography are appended. (CP)

Published
1979

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