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Predictive Value of Personal Characteristics and the Employment of Transition-Aged Youth in Vocational Rehabilitation
Journal of Rehabilitation
  • Gina Oswald, Wright State University - Main Campus
  • Lee Ann Alderman
  • Robert Flexer
  • Mary J. Huber, Wright State University - Main Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2016
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the personal characteristics of transition-aged youth served by a Midwest state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency and to determine if these characteristics are predictive of service provision and successful employment. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were used to determine the relationships between personal characteristics variables (such as disability type, gender, and race/ethnicity) and the provision of VR services and employment outcome. Individuals with sensory and other health impairments were less likely to be employed while individuals with a mental illness were more likely to be employed. Implications for practice, policy, and further research are discussed.

Citation Information
Gina Oswald, Lee Ann Alderman, Robert Flexer and Mary J. Huber. "Predictive Value of Personal Characteristics and the Employment of Transition-Aged Youth in Vocational Rehabilitation" Journal of Rehabilitation Vol. 82 Iss. 4 (2016) p. 60 - 66 ISSN: 0022-4154
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gina-oswald/16/