Affiliation:
1. Department of Educational Sciences Harran University Şanlıurfa Turkey
2. Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education University of Wisconsin‐Madison Madison Wisconsin USA
3. Department of Counselor Education Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Florida USA
4. School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling University of Texas‐Rio Grande Valley Edinburg Texas USA
Abstract
AbstractPurposeThe current study investigated the relationships between demographic variables, cash benefits, vocational rehabilitation (VR) services, and employment outcomes of Asian Americans VR clients.MethodsThe data were extracted from the most recent Rehabilitation Service Administration database (RSA‐911). Among 17,278 case services records, 5784 clients met the inclusion criteria. Chi‐square automatic interaction detector and logistic regression analyses were employed to investigate the employment outcomes.ResultsThe results indicated that Asian American clients who have completed a bachelor's degree or more do not receive disability‐related benefits, and those who received more VR services were more likely to achieve competitive integrated employment (CIE). In addition, VR counseling and job placement services were significant predictors of employment outcomes.ConclusionsThese findings provide valuable insights into the factors influencing CIE among Asian American VR clients with disabilities. The results further underscore the importance of VR professionals possessing cultural competence to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
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