Affiliations: Indiana University, Indiana Institute on Disability
& Community, 2853 East 10th Street, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA. Tel.: +1
317 274 6806; E-mail: PROGAN@IUPUI.EDU | Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services, FSSA, VR
Services, PO Box 7083, Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083, USA
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Abstract: To what extent have states implemented supported employment in a
manner consistent with the Rehabilitation Act? Why is there such a variation
across states in supported employment outcomes? Why have some states developed
progressive systems of supported employment, while others maintain more
restrictive policies and practices? This article highlights the values and
principles embodies in the Rehabilitation Act and explores the extent to which
state supported employment policies and practices reflect the spirit of the
law. Examples of state policies and practices that exemplify the key values of
the Rehabilitation Act are discussed, and challenges and choices faced by
states are presented in the context of systems change.
Keywords: Rehabilitation Act, supported employment, systems change, state of vocational rehabilitation, state policies and practices
