Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Respondents were asked if they had ever received vocational rehabilitation services from any agency or program. An almost equal number of respondents indicated they received vocational rehabilitation as didn’t. Table 20 displays specific responses.
Table 20: Have you ever received vocational rehabilitation services from any agency or program?
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n |
% |
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|
|
Yes |
107 |
48.6 |
|
No |
113 |
51.4 |
|
|
Total |
220 |
100 |
|
|
Missing |
7 |
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Total |
227 |
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A Spearman Rho analysis revealed a slight correlation between vocational rehabilitation services and employment that is statistically significant (R=.216; p = .002). Those who received vocational rehabilitation services were more likely to be employed after receiving benefits.
Respondents who reported receiving vocational rehabilitation services were asked about the type of services they received. Pre-employment training was the most frequently used service, followed by job skill training. Table 21 displays specific responses in rank order of frequency.
Table 21: Have you ever participated in any of the following vocational rehabilitation services?
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n(%) |
Total |
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Yes |
No |
Don’t Know |
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Pre-job skills training, like getting to work on time or following directions (Pre-employment Training). |
54 (56%) |
36 (37%) |
7 (7%) |
97 (100%) |
|
Programs that provide help with resume preparation, job searching, & interview skills (Job-finding Skills). |
50 (50%) |
42 (42%) |
8 (8%) |
100 (100%) |
|
Specific skills training, like work processing or automobile mechanics (Job Skill Training). |
40 (41%) |
46 (47%) |
11 (11%) |
97 (100%) |
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Paid work where a job coach or other support person works along side or visits regularly (Supported Employment). |
28 (28%) |
59 (60%) |
12 (12%) |
99 (100%) |
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Work experience where pay is often by the piece, is usually below minimum wage & most other workers also have disabilities (Sheltered Work). |
20 (21%) |
60 (62%) |
17 (18%) |
97 (100%) |
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Temporary paid work in the community sponsored by an agency (Transitional Employment). |
20 (21%) |
63 (66%) |
13 (14%) |
96 (100%) |
