Job placement interventions for people with multiple sclerosis

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Rumrill Jr., Phillip D.^; | Steffen, Jill M. | Kaleta, Dana A. | Holman, Candace A.

Affiliations: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Department of Educational Psychology, 733 Enderis Hall, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, USA 53207

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Abstract: The article describes model job placement programs for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The primary thesis is that both selective placement and job-seeking skills training are needed to increase labor force participation in the American MS community. Specifically, the authors examine (a) MS Back-to-Work: Operation Job Match, (b) the Job Raising Program, (c) the Return-to-Work program, and (d) the Career Possibilities Project.

Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, Employment, Job placement, Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1996-6304

Journal: Work, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 167-175, 1996