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.
When “They Can Work” and “They Can Keep a Job” Are Two Very Different Things
Getting hired and staying employed are two very different accomplishments. Someone may possess the skills to perform a job while struggling with reliability, communication, workplace changes, stress, or other demands that affect job retention. Understanding why can completely change the approach to employment planning.
Can Someone Be Able to Work—and Still Have a Disability?
Can someone have a significant disability and still be capable of working? Absolutely. But employability involves much more than completing a job task once. Understanding ability, sustainability, workplace demands, and support needs can reveal where someone is most likely to succeed.