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Citation:
Frentzel, E.; Geyman, Z.; Rasmussen, J.; Nye, C.; & Murphy, K.M. (2021). Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 54 (2), 103-116.
Title:
Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review
Authors:
Frentzel, E.; Geyman, Z.; Rasmussen, J.; Nye, C.; & Murphy, K.M.
Year:
2021
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Yes

Structured abstract:

Background:
Students with disabilities often experience numerous challenges in terms of finding employment. Given the important role of vocational rehabilitation counselors in supporting employment activities for these students, a need exists for identifying effective strategies that increase employment outcomes for this population.
Purpose:
The objective of this scoping review is to examine and describe successful research- based interventions on pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities that can be used by vocational rehabilitation counselors.
Data collection & analysis:
The search strategy examined literature from 1998 through 2017 focused on vocational rehabilitation counselors, students with disabilities, and elements related to pre-employment transition services. Articles included American, European, and Australian literature published in English.
Findings:
This review identified a number of research-based interventions that support employment outcomes for students with disabilities.
Conclusions:
The research-based interventions identified in this scoping review can help vocational rehabilitation counselors consider effective strategies for increasing employment outcomes for students with disabilities.
Disabilities served:
Cognitive / intellectual impairment
Developmental disabilities
Learning disabilities
Multiple disabilities
Populations served:
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
Transition-age students (14 - 22)
Interventions:
Vocational rehabilitation
Customized employment
Outcomes:
Employment acquisition
Full-time employment