Vocational rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation (often abbreviated VR or Voc Rehab) is a process which enables persons with functional, psychological, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities or impairments or health disabilities to overcome barriers to accessing, maintaining, or returning to employment or other useful occupation.
Vocational rehabilitation can require input from a range of health professionals, including physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and employment consultants. Sometimes, a multidisciplinary team approach is used in vocational rehabilitation.
History[edit | edit source]
The concept of vocational rehabilitation has been around for many years, but it was not until the early 20th century that the term began to be used in the context of helping people with disabilities to work. The first vocational rehabilitation program in the United States was established in 1918, and the field has grown significantly since then.
Process[edit | edit source]
The vocational rehabilitation process begins with an individual assessment, which may include medical, psychological, and vocational evaluations. The individual's skills, abilities, interests, and limitations are identified, and a plan is developed to match these with the requirements of a job or career. The plan may include training, education, counseling, job placement assistance, and follow-up services.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Vocational rehabilitation can have many benefits for individuals with disabilities. It can help them to become more independent, improve their quality of life, and increase their self-esteem. It can also have economic benefits, by helping individuals to become employed and reducing their reliance on disability benefits.
Challenges[edit | edit source]
Despite its potential benefits, vocational rehabilitation also faces many challenges. These include a lack of awareness and understanding of the process, a lack of resources, and difficulties in coordinating services. There can also be barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities, such as discrimination and a lack of suitable job opportunities.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation counseling
- Rehabilitation psychology
- Vocational education
References[edit | edit source]
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