If Vocational Rehabilitation Can Work, Why Is Florida Still Struggling to Deliver?
Florida's vocational rehabilitation program exceeded its overall federal performance benchmark in 2024, yet important questions remain about employment retention, earnings, service quality, and individualized vocational progress. An examination of official Florida DVR and federal data explores what the numbers reveal—and what they leave unanswered.
Does Vocational Rehabilitation Actually Improve Employment Outcomes for People With Disabilities?
Vocational rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. But does the research show that these services actually work? A closer look at employment outcomes, earnings, job retention, and recent studies reveals encouraging evidence—and important questions about how success should be measured.
