Article Details
| Citation: | Kaya, C.; Hsu, S.; Rumrill, P.D.; Hanley-Maxwell, C.; & Chan, F. (2021). Differential vocational rehabilitation service patterns and outcomes for transition-age youth with specific learning disabilities: Implications in the COVID-19 era. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 54 (1), 59-70. |
| Title: | Differential vocational rehabilitation service patterns and outcomes for transition-age youth with specific learning disabilities: Implications in the COVID-19 era |
| Authors: | Kaya, C.; Hsu, S.; Rumrill, P.D.; Hanley-Maxwell, C.; & Chan, F. |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-201118 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | It is essential to ensure that youth with specific learning disabilities (SLD) receive an appropriate type and amount of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to facilitate their entrance to employment and career development. |
| Data collection and analysis: | In this study, the chi-squared automatic interaction detector (CHAID) analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to investigate the relationship among demographic variables, VR services, and employment outcomes for transition-age youth with SLD. |
| Findings: | Results indicated that age, gender, race, educational level, and cash benefits from the Social Security Administration were significant predictors of employment outcomes for transition-age youth with SLD. After controlling for the effects of demographic variables, job and training related services had significant relationships with employment outcomes. Most notably, job placement, occupational/vocational training, and on-the-job support services had the strongest relationships with competitive employment outcomes. |
| Conclusions: | These findings support the effectiveness of job-related services and supported employment for transition-age youth with SLD. Implications for future research and practice in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed. |
| Disabilities served: |
Cognitive / intellectual impairment Developmental disabilities Learning disabilities Multiple disabilities |
| Populations served: |
Transition-age youth (14 - 24) Transition-age students (14 - 22) |
| Interventions: |
Natural supports On-the-job training and support Vocational rehabilitation Accommodations / modifications Customized employment Transition services |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |