The Politics of Empowerment: Vocational Rehabilitation Reform: Holding Out a Hand?.

Weaver, Carolyn L.

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Politics of Empowerment: Vocational Rehabilitation Reform: Holding Out a Hand?

Weaver, Carolyn L.

American Enterprise, p20-23 Jul-Aug 1991

The vocational rehabilitation system has been largely unsuccessful in improving the lives and employability of the disabled. Proposes replacing public agencies with a more competitive voucher system of services for the disabled. This would empower the disabled to choose their own providers and to cull poor services from good. (CJS)

Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Disabilities, Employment Potential, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Free Enterprise System, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers

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