Reaching the door to employment: Is it really open?

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Skiba, Joseph A.

Affiliations: 23721 Leighwood Dr., Woodhaven, MI 48183, USA. Tel. and Fax: +1 734 362 8155

Note: [] Independent Consultant and Former Michigan VR Director

Abstract: Historically services for people with physical and significant disabilities have come from Vocational Rehabilitation. With the advent of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 services are to be available through a universal system known as the One Stop delivery system. The One Stop system provides a set of ``core services'' and access to an array of other services offered by One Stop partners. This article outlines the facets of the One Stop system and the possible effects this delivery system has on services to people with physical disabilities and others with significant and multiple disabilities.

Keywords: workforce development, one stop centers, opportunities and challenges

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 39-46, 2001