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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.
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"Achieving Employment Outcomes Through VR Counselors Who Meet The Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Requirements (CSPD)."
No longer Available in print.
Available in PDF format online at: Internet IRI Online

"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 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 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: http://www.pacer.org/tatra/resources/critfam.asp
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