Article Details
| 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: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-201123 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| 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 and 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 |