Developing Collaborative Relationships to Enhance Self-Employment Services for People with Disabilities

Authors

Nancy Arnold Ph.D., University of Montana - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural CommunitiesFollow
Catherine Ipsen M.A., University of Montana - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural CommunitiesFollow
University of Montana Rural InstituteFollow

Document Type

Practice Guidelines

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

6-2002

Disciplines

Economics | Labor Economics | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

RTC: Rural researchers surveyed 571 U.S. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to learn about linkages between Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and SBDCs that could enhance self-employment outcomes for people with disabilities. 346 of 527 deliverable surveys were returned for a 64% response rate. The resulting data show a positive relationship between the presence of informal and/or formal agreements and SBDCs’ experience providing self-employment services for people with disabilities. VR-SBDC coordination could expand the outcomes of both agencies, reduce fragmentation between agencies, and capitalize on the strengths of each program.

Keywords

employment and vocational rehabilitation, self-employment, rural, disability

Rights

© RTC: Rural 2002

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

Acknowledgement

This research is supported by grant #H133B70017-01, National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Project Number

H133B70017-01

Recommended Citation

Arnold, Nancy Ph.D.; Ipsen, Catherine M.A.; and Rural Institute, University of Montana, "Developing Collaborative Relationships to Enhance Self-Employment Services for People with Disabilities" (2002). Employment. 10.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_employment/10