The Impact of Legislation and Policy on Service Delivery (R-1)

Study 1.1:

Perspectives of Service Providers on VR and WIA

Key Contact: Glenn Anderson, Ph.D.

The purpose is to document perspectives of service providers on the impact of the Workforce Investment Act and the 1998 Rehabilitation Act Amendments on service delivery for consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Features that have positively impacted or obstructed employment and training opportunities for these consumers will be explored.

Outline of the study
    

Perspectives of Service Providers on VR and WIA

Focuses on:

• Positive Impacts
• Barriers or Obstacles
• Role, Function, & Expectations of Providers
• Perceptions of Consumer Satisfaction with Services
  

Sample:

• SCD’s & RCD’s from Region IV & VI
• N=160
  
  

Method:

• PAR, Mail Survey, Draft Report
• On-line Focus Group, Final Report
  

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