Model System:

TBI

Reference Type:

Journal

Accession No.:

J69944

Journal:


Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

, 41, 3, 193-208

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Abstract:

Article describes how employment service providers (ESPs) can prepare for the implementation of the new rules for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act by considering how they partner with employers, work with service recipients or, in some cases, function as employers themselves. These new rules could have significant impacts on ESPs who work with individuals with disabilities, offering new opportunities for them to build partnerships, expand services, and create talent pipelines. First, the authors provide a brief overview focusing on the impetus for the new rules and how they could impact the work of ESPs. Second, they take a deeper look at some questions and challenges ESPs could have concerning the new Section 503 rules. Third, they focus on specific ways ESPs can prepare for the new rules and include a checklist for assessing the readiness of ESP organizations or practitioners. Finally, the authors describe resources for ESPs around implementation of the new Section 503 rules. ESPs play a key role in the implementation, effectiveness, and outcome of the new regulations. In preparing to play this role, ESPs need to consider their values, messaging, work with service recipients, and outreach to employers. Some ESPs who are covered under the new rules need to assess their own employment practices for compliance.

Author(s):


Rudstam, Hannah, Golden, Thomas P., Gower, Wendy S., Switzer, Ellice, Bruyere, Susanne, Van Looy, Sara

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