Affiliations: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park,
PA, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Liza Conyers, Penn State University,
Department of Counselor Education. Counseling Psychology, and Rehabilitation
Services, 302 Cedar Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA. Tel.: +1 814 863
6115; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: This article discusses the growing population of women with HIV/AIDS
as an emergent disability group with unique needs for vocational rehabilitation
services. Data from the National Working Positive Coalition Employment Needs
Survey for people living with HIV/AIDS was used to describe the demographic,
economic, health, and employment characteristics of a sample of 122 female
respondents. Findings make several contributions to understanding this emerging
population and their vocational development needs including limited knowledge
of employment resources, incentives and barriers to employment, and unmet needs
for vocational rehabilitation services. Implications for vocational
rehabilitation professionals and future research are discussed.
