Employment Outcomes among Individuals with Visual Impairments: The Role of Client Satisfaction and Acceptance of Vision Loss

Authors

Song-Jae Jo
Roy K. Chen, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
John F. Kosciulek

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2010

Abstract

This study examined the relationship of client satisfaction with the vocational rehabilitation (VR) process and acceptance of vision loss with respect to employment outcomes among former VR clients with visual impairments. Participants were 128 clients of the Michigan Commission for the Blind (MCB) whose cases were closed between fiscal years 2003 and 2004. The results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that participants who reported higher levels of client satisfaction and who focused on their remaining assets (e.g., functions, abilities) after vision loss were more likely to be employed at the time of case closure than their counterparts who did not. Implications for rehabilitation practice and suggestions for future research are provided.

Comments

© National Rehabilitation Counseling Association

Recommended Citation

Jo, S.-J., Chen, R. K., & Kosciulek, J. F. (2010). Employment Outcomes among Individuals with Visual Impairments: The Role of Client Satisfaction and Acceptance of Vision Loss. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 41(3), 3–8. https://doi.org/10.1891/0047-2220.41.3.3

DOI

10.1891/0047-2220.41.3.3