Future trends in assessment and planning: Priorities for vocational rehabilitation in the 21st century

Phillip D. Rumrill, Lynn C. Koch, Edwina J. Harris

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Abstract

The article examines the current status and future directions of assessment and planning in vocational rehabilitation (VR). Major themes include (a) the increasing emphasis on consumer involvement, (b) career development as the ultimate goal of the VR process, (c) integrative assessment of the 'whole' person, (d) employers as partners in planning and service delivery, and (e) the expanding role of rehabilitation counselors in a highly diversified professional marketplace.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)271-278
Number of pages8
JournalWork
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

Keywords

  • Assessment and planning
  • Future trends
  • Vocational rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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