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23rd IRI:
"Assuring an Outstanding Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program for the
Twenty-First Century."
24th IRI:
"People with Disabilities Developing Self-Employment and Small Business
Opportunities."
25th IRI:
"Achieving Employment Outcomes Through VR Counselors Who Meet The Comprehensive
System of Personnel Development Requirements (CSPD)."
25th IRI:
"Serving Individuals who are Low-Functioning Deaf."
26th IRI:
"Using the Internet as a Resource to the Work of the Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor."
26th IRI:
"The Family as a Critical Partner in the Achievement of a Successful Employment
Outcome"
27th IRI:
"Effective Strategies for Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Chronic
Kidney Disease."
27th IRI:
"Providing Vocational Rehabilitation in a Workforce Environment."
28th IRI:
"Distance Education: Opportunities and Issues for the Public Vocational
Rehabilitation Program."
28th IRI:
"Investing in the Transition of Youth with Disabilities to Productive Careers"
29th IRI:
"Teaching Orientation and Mobility: Non-Traditional Approaches to Meeting
Critical Staffing Shortages."
29th IRI:
"Promoting Consumer Empowerment through Professional VR Counseling"
23rd IRI
"Assuring an Outstanding Public Vocational
Rehabilitation Program for the Twenty-First Century."
Available in print. Special Sale Price: $7.00 ea. - 3 copies for
$15.00 - 5 copies for $25.00 plus shipping. (Special bulk rates of 20 or more
copies are available upon request at a discounted price.)
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"People with Disabilities Developing
Self-Employment and Small Business Opportunities."
"..... each community, county, and state has a variety of other
resources that may be tapped to assist with business development and retention
and with community economic development efforts. These resources include local
libraries, chambers of commerce, industry and trade associations, manufacturers
or suppliers of products and services, and the resources listed below. This
section is not exhaustive, but provides examples of what may be available for
the people you assist with achieving self-employment and to your agency."
Note:
the Region 6 RCEP utilized this publication as the content foundation for the
Region 6 Online Information and Resource Center for Self Employment and Business
Development. The comprehensive site provides links and summaries of business
resources and important content such as business loan terms and processes,
business development directories, opportunities for VR's participation in
community and economic development, and many more resources. Link here to access
the Region 6 website for Self Employment and Business Development.
Available in print. Special Sale Price: $7.00 ea. - 3 copies for $15.00 - 5
copies for $25.00 plus shipping. (Special bulk rates of 20 or more copies are
available upon request at a discounted price.)
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25th IRI
"Achieving Employment Outcomes Through VR
Counselors Who Meet The Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
Requirements (CSPD)."
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"Serving Individuals who are Low-Functioning Deaf."
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Available in print: To request a hard copy of the above documents please link
here to e-mail Maria Bana-Scott or contact
the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, George Washington
University, 2011 Eye Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20052. Phone: (202)
973-1550 TTY: (202) 973-1544 Fax: (202) 775-0053 Web Address:
http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
"Using the Internet as a Resource to the Work of the Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselor."
Includes the latest ideas in technology and e-communication currently
being used to serve persons with disabilities. The document is meant to be a
source of innovative ideas for rehabilitation personnel, a user’s guide, and a
tool for use in training staff. The study contains five chapters. The first
chapter discusses using the Internet as a fast and updated reference tool for
information and communications that may expedite the VR professional’s daily
activities. Chapter 2 reviews the computer competencies and information literacy
that the VR professional needs to effectively integrate the Internet into
his/her work. Chapter 3 discusses the consumers’ use of the Internet and its
impact on the VR process. Chapter 4 examines organizational changes as a result
of information technologies. Chapter 5 ponders the current impact and future
possibilities of the Internet in relation to VR. A glossary of terms is included
in the Appendices to provide readers with definitions to technical terms that
may be unfamiliar.
Available online at: Internet IRI online.
Available in print: To request a hard copy of the above documents please link here to e-mail Maria Bana-Scott or contact the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, George Washington University, 2011 Eye Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20052. Phone: (202) 973-1550 TTY: (202) 973-1544 Fax: (202) 775-0053 Web Address: http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
"The Family as a Critical Partner in the Achievement of a
Successful Employment Outcome"
Publication explores how the family can be a critical partner in the
achievement of successful employment outcomes for individuals receiving
vocational rehabilitation services. The document contains an administrative
guide for rehabilitation professionals sections identifying and explaining the
roles of the VR counselor, consumer and family training materials and tools to
help facilitate family involvement leading to quality employment outcomes for
individuals with disabilities. It addresses issues of interest to multiple
audiences including consumers of rehabilitation services and their families,
vocational rehabilitation administrators and counselors, advocacy groups, State
Rehabilitation Councils, and other rehabilitation professionals or service
support team members.
Available online at: www.pacer.org/tatra/critpart.htm
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copies for $25.00 plus shipping. (Special bulk rates of 20 or more copies are
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"Effective Strategies for Improving
Employment Outcomes for People with Chronic Kidney Disease."
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copies for $25.00 plus shipping. (Special bulk rates of 20 or more copies are
available upon request at a discounted price.)
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"Providing Vocational Rehabilitation in a Workforce
Environment."
Available in PDF format: Download
Available in Rich Text format: Download
Available in print: To request a hard copy of the above documents please link
here to e-mail Maria Bana-Scott or contact
the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, George Washington
University, 2011 Eye Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20052. Phone: (202)
973-1550 TTY: (202) 973-1544 Fax: (202) 775-0053 Web Address:
http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
"Distance Education: Opportunities and
Issues for the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program."
Available in PDF format:
Download
Available in Rich Text format: Download
Available in print: To request a hard copy of the above documents please link
here to e-mail Maria Bana-Scott or contact
the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, George Washington
University, 2011 Eye Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20052. Phone: (202)
973-1550 TTY: (202) 973-1544 Fax: (202) 775-0053 Web Address:
http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
"Investing in the Transition of Youth with Disabilities
to Productive Careers"
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$15.00 each plus shipping.
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Available in PDF format per Chapter: Links to individual Chapters.
Title Page and Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Broadening Our Horizons: Spirit of the Law
Chapter 2: Grounding Our Journey: Compliance with the Law
Chapter 3: The Center of the Community: The Student and Family
Chapter 4: Meeting the Community Partners
Chapter 5: Community Collaboration
Chapter 6: Realizing the Vision: Creating the Path and Traveling Together
Chapter 7: Learning as a Community: Training and Technical Assistance
Chapter 8: Resources for the Community
"Teaching Orientation and Mobility: Non-Traditional Approaches to Meeting Critical Staffing Shortages." To request a hard copy of the above documents please e-mail Maria Bana-Scott or contact the Regional Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, George Washington University, 2011 Eye Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20052. Phone: (202) 973-1550 TTY: (202) 973-1544 Fax: (202) 775-0053 Web Address: http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/
"Promoting Consumer Empowerment through Professional VR Counseling"
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