February 2016


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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Evidence-Based Practice in Vocational Rehabilitation (RRTC-EBP VR)

 
We develop evidence-based knowledge and tools for VR practitioners that will improve employment rates, and quality of employment, for people with disabilities.   
 
Visit http://research2vrpractice.org/

to learn more about us. 
Save the Date!!
 
May 19th and 20th at UW-Madison


"Evidence-Based Practices in Vocational Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice"


Save the date for this no-cost symposium to discuss with experts how to bridge the gap between research and practice in vocational rehabilitation. CRC continuing education credits will be available!
 
How Can I Use Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Employment and Quality of Employment?


Using EBP in VR practice involves acquiring information, applying it in your practice, and sharing what you know with your colleagues. Access information and resources to integrate EBP into your VR practice!  


Effective Practices Matrix from the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition's (NTACT)
 
NTACT, with support from the RRTC-EBP VR, recently developed a matrix of effective practices that promote positive post-school outcomes for all students with disabilities.  The practices are identified by their level of evidence as either evidence-based, research-based, or promising, depending on the amount, type, and quality of research conducted. Learn about these practices and access related resources on NTACT's website.
Hope and Rehabilitation Counseling: Measuring, Building and Nurturing Goal Attainment in Clients 
 
It may be difficult to understand why one client has successful outcomes, while another one does not. Since goals are what drive hope, and identifying and reaching goals are a key component to successful rehabilitation outcomes, understanding consumers' levels of hope is critical. Snyder's Trait Hope Scale is an effective tool to measure and understand clients' levels of hope, including those with depression. Read more here...
Phase II Findings: Evidence-Based Best Practices in the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program that Lead to Employment Outcomes


Findings from the RRTC's Phase II study are featured in a Special Issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. All articles are available at no cost!
  


Find additional resources related to EBP at research2vrpractice.org  
Technical Assistance and Training 
 
The RRTC-EBP VR is your resource on evidence-based practices in vocational rehabilitation. To contact us, call 855-820-3929, or send us an email.  
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