A survey of training and technical assistance needs of community-based rehabilitation providers

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Wehman, Paul | Barcus, Michael | Wilson, Kristi

Affiliations: Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, 1314 West Main St., PO Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284, USA | OSERS/NIDDR, 400 Maryland Ave, SW, MES Room 3433, Washington, DC 20202, USA. Tel.: +1 202 260 0988; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: A national survey of training and information needs of organizations and individuals involved with vocational rehabilitation service provision was conducted. A total of 277 surveys were received from 46 states and the District of Columbia, with at least one survey received from each responding state. The purpose of the survey was to establish a benchmark for training, technical assistance and information needs on how to support persons with disabilities in gaining employment.

Keywords: rehabilitation, training needs, community and workplace supports, preservice, inservice

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 39-46, 2002