Policy and Practice Brief: State and Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

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Hager, Ronald M.; Sheldon, James R.
Abstract
This brief provides an introduction to the state and federal vocational rehabilitation system outlined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It provides a review of how the vocational rehabilitation system is integrated within the broader Workforce Investment Act along with a break down for eligibility and available services. Discussed is financial need criteria, statutory requirements for maximization of employment, comparable services requirements and individual rights and appeals.
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2006-03-01
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affirmative business; Disability Benefits and Work; EDIcat3-DBW; disability policy; earnings; employ; employing; employment; Guiding Principles; heal; job coaching; natural supports; policies; policy; procedures; public policy; public programs; recuperate; regulation; rehabilitate; rehabilitated; rehabilitating; rehabilitation; Rehabilitation Act; rehabilitative; rules; self-employment; social security; Social Security Disability Insurance; SSDI; SSI; statute; Supplemental Security Income; supported employment; therapy; treatment; vocational rehabilitation; work; Workforce Development; EDIcat8-WD
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