This two-part course, based on research findings of Dr. J. Martin Giesen, focuses on the demographic and socio-economic factors that are associated with competitive employment outcomes for SSDI beneficiaries. The second part of the course is a round table discussion with rehabilitation practitioners, led by BJ LeJeune from the NRTC.  These counselors and field supervisors discuss issues they have experienced with this population and consider how these research findings might be put into practice to help improve employment outcomes. 

This course is available for CRC, ACVREP, and NBPCB credit.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand factors that affect competitive employment outcomes
2. Learn practice and policy recommendations to improve competitive outcomes
3. Understand how demographic and socioeconomic factors and how these types of factors will affect competitive employment outcomes for VR consumers

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