State Vocational Rehab Services Improve Return-to-Work Outcomes for SSDI Beneficiaries
A study published in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies shows a relationship between enrollment in state vocational rehabilitation agency (SVRA) services and return-to-work outcomes for beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
“Those [beneficiaries] who enrolled in SVRA services were more likely to achieve work milestones and did so at a higher rate,” said John O’Neill, PhD, one of the study’s authors. “There was close association between timing of enrollment in SVRA and a concurrent uptick in achieving work milestones. This new information indicates that SVRA services help beneficiaries meet employment goals and achieve independent living.”
To locate a vocational rehabilitation agency in your state, visit the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at http://tinyurl.com/nd4vspl, or visit the JAN homepage at www.askjan.org and search for vocational rehabilitation. JAN offers free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
This article was adapted from information provided by Kessler Foundation.
