Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation - Volume 5, issue 3

Authors: Wolk, William P. | Laureys, Kenneth R.

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: The Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, through NISH, currently provides employment for 22884 people with severe disabilities working on product and service contracts for the federal government, a majority taking place in integrated community settings. The program has grown steadily over the past decade, with a strong potential for greater growth. The mechanics of the program as well as its benefits and risks need to be understood in order for rehabilitation facilities to take advantage of the opportunities to create suitable employment for workers with severe disabilities.

Keywords: Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, NISH, Severe disability, Integrated community settings, Rehabilitation facilities

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5311

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 239-248, 1995

Authors: Gettings, Robert

Article Type: Research Article

Abstract: The article reviews the current status of the Medicaid HCB (home and community-based) waiver and the use of its supported employment provisions, outlining major factors involved in its low utilization, including: (a) lack of prior institutionalization in the histories of two-thirds of waiver participants, (b) the tendency of states to limit eligibility to individuals with the most extensive support and service needs, (c) delays in implementing the supported employment coverage option, (d) the fact that eligibility is limited to individuals who would otherwise require institutional care. (e) the fact that supported employment is defined as a sub-element of habilitation services …and applicable only to waiver participants with developmental disabilities, and (f) the general barriers to expanding supported employment services, particularly to individuals with severe disabilities. Unresolved federal policy issues are discussed and information on obtaining a more complete report are also included. Show more

Keywords: Supported employment, Developmental disabilities

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5312

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 249-254, 1995

Article Type: Other

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5313

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 255-255, 1995

Authors: Test, David W. | Wood, Wendy M.

Article Type: Short Communication

Keywords: Employment specialists, Job coach, Training, Certification

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5314

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 257-259, 1995

Authors: Dalton, Byron A.

Article Type: Short Communication

Keywords: Long-term support, Management, Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5315

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 261-262, 1995

Authors: Dean, Joyce Albin | Slovic, Roz | Mank, David

Article Type: Short Communication

Keywords: Funding, Supported employment, Long-term support

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5316

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 263-266, 1995

Authors: Griffin, Susan L.

Article Type: Short Communication

Keywords: Consumer satisfaction, Management, Disability policy, Supported employment, Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5317

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 267-268, 1995

Authors: Pancsofar, Ernest L.

Article Type: Book Review

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1995-5318

Citation: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 269-272, 1995