Journal Article Details
Citation:
Getzel, E.E. (2014). United States Congress, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions: Introductory remarks.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 40
(3),
183-184.
Title:
United States Congress, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions: Introductory remarks
Authors:
Getzel, E.E.
Year:
2014
Journal/Publication:
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Publisher:
IOS Press
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded?
Yes
Structured abstract:
Background:
Employment rates for all individuals with disabilities
can range from 34% to 39% in comparison to the
employment rate of 76% to 79% for individuals without
disabilities (Erickson, Lee, & von Schrader, 2010,
2011, 2012; Siperstein, Parker, & Drascher, 2013).
For individuals with intellectual disabilities, the rate
of employment has declined over the past five years.
In 2008, the rate of employment was reported at 28%
(Erickson et al., 2010; Siperstein et al., 2013), while
recent numbers show it is anywhere from 18% to 23%
(Erickson et al., 2012, Siperstein et al., 2013). The
downward employment trend in this population will
not improve until new ways are found to meaningfully
integrate these individuals into the labor force.
Disabilities served:
Multiple disabilities
Populations served:
Transition-age youth (14 - 24)
Transition-age students (14 - 22)
Transition-age students (14 - 22)
Interventions:
Vocational rehabilitation