Increasing client involvement in vocational rehabilitation: an expectations-based approach to assessment and planning

Issue title: Assessment & Planning in Vocational Rehabilitation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Koch, Lynn C.^; | Williams, Chantile L. | Rumrill Jr., Phillip D.

Affiliations: Kent State University, Department of Educational Foundations and Special Services, 405 White Hall, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001, USA

Note: [] Corresponding author. Tel.: + 1 330 6722294; fax: + 1 330 6722512; e-mail: lkoch@emerald.educ.kent.edu

Abstract: The article provides a rationale for according greater attention to the expectations of vocational rehabilitation (VR) clients. Based on counseling theory, rehabilitation philosophy, federal regulatory mandates, and counseling process and outcome studies, the authors' thesis is that an expectations-based approach to rehabilitation counseling will increase client involvement in all phases of the VR process.

Keywords: Assessment and planning, Client expectations, Consumer involvement

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1998-10302

Journal: Work, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 211-218, 1998