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. 2021 Mar 15;54(2):103-116.
doi: 10.3233/JVR-201123.

Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review

Elizabeth Frentzel  1 , Zoe Geyman  2 , Jeremy Rasmussen  3 , Chad Nye  4 , Kathleen M Murphy  5
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Pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities: A scoping review

Elizabeth Frentzel et al. J Vocat Rehabil. .

Abstract

Background: Students with disabilities often experience numerous challenges in terms of finding employment. Given the important role of vocational rehabilitation counselors in supporting employment activities for these students, a need exists for identifying effective strategies that increase employment outcomes for this population.

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to examine and describe successful research- based interventions on pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities that can be used by vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Methods: The search strategy examined literature from 1998 through 2017 focused on vocational rehabilitation counselors, students with disabilities, and elements related to pre-employment transition services. Articles included American, European, and Australian literature published in English.

Results: This review identified a number of research-based interventions that support employment outcomes for students with disabilities.

Conclusions: The research-based interventions identified in this scoping review can help vocational rehabilitation counselors consider effective strategies for increasing employment outcomes for students with disabilities.

Keywords: Students with disabilities; employment outcomes; research-based interventions; vocational rehabilitation.

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