One of the core values of US society is that everyone has the right to work. For individuals
with disabilities, however, this value has been more of a dream than a reality. Individuals …

This chapter provides an overview of the structure and function of state vocational
rehabilitation agencies and the various services they provide to individuals with disabilities …

Work is a central force in people's lives. In addition to providing economic support, an
occupation reflects an individual's social status (Roe, 1969; Rothman, 1987) and self …

This chapter explains how and why employment is central to an individual's life, defines
career counseling, and explains the role of the rehabilitation counselor in the career …

Historically, the field of rehabilitation counseling has been concerned with the career
development, employment, and vocational behavior of individuals with disabilities …

3. Identify the stages of change (SOC). 4. Name and define the six statuses of the INCOME
model and explain why statuses instead of stages are more appropriate for working with …

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Historically, the field of rehabilitation counseling has been concerned with the career
development, employment, and vocational behavior of individuals with disabilities …

In this chapter, we reviewed the centrality of employment and its contributions to one's
overall well-being and quality of life. Persons with disabilities make up the largest minority …

Current workforce trends in the United States reflect constant change in the global economy
and the need for workers to monitor and upgrade their competencies on a regular basis …