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An Upstream Approach to Acquiring, Applying, and Sharing Evidence_Based Practice in Vocational Rehabilitation
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From left to right: Cayte Anderson, Daniel Kelsey, Priscilla Matthews, John Lui
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Does acquiring new knowledge about evidence-based practices
by VR Counselors result in applying and sharing such knowledge?
How do master's level VR students perceive the importance of evidence-based practices, and their ability to implement them as future professionals?
The RRTC-EBP VR, in partnership with UW-Stout's Department of Rehabilitation & Counseling, addressed these questions at the National Rehabilitation Association's Annual Training Conference in Biloxi, MS on October 6, 2015. They shared findings from recent research and shared valuable strategies and techniques for acquiring, applying, and sharing evidence-based vocational rehabilitation practice. To learn more, access the presentation materials.
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The Benefit of Rating Physical Activity for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness
60% of individuals with severe mental illness engage in low levels of physical  activity, according to research. A recent study found a strong relationship between case manager ratings of clients' physical activity levels and clients' body mass index (BMI), a measure of health. Researchers suggest that service providers' tracking of clients' physical health is necessary, and could lead to significant improvements in overall quality of life for people with severe mental illness.
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Fact Sheets on Supported Employment via the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health recently published three fact sheets to highlight key reasons for states to increase the availability of supported employment for people with mental illness. The fact sheets highlight the effectiveness of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment, summarize the cost and funding mechanisms for supported employment services, and explain how expanding access to supported employment services helps states comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Olmstead decision.
You can access the fact sheets here.
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Phase II Findings: Evidence-based Best Practices in the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program that Lead to Employment Outcomes
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