Several programs have attempted to improve labor market outcomes for youth and working-age adults with disabilities. To be successful, these programs must address the various barriers to employment typically encountered by this population. This topic area focuses on research determining which programs have been most effective at improving direct labor market outcomes such as employment and earnings; improving education and health status, which may affect a person’s ability to work; and decreasing federal disability benefit receipt.
Disability Employment Policy
Status: Literature reviewed in this topic area currently covers 1985 - 2022.
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Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the Progressive Employment model on employment and earnings. The authors investigated similar research questions for another contrast, the profile can be found…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of Vocational Peer Support (VPS) on employment and attitude outcomes.The study was a randomized controlled trial that assigned adults with psychiatric…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of the Promoting Opportunity Demonstration (POD) on earnings, employment, and public benefits receipt.This study used a randomized controlled trial…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Work (CBTw) on health outcomes.This study was an interrupted time series design using participant assessment data…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of Job Corps on education, earnings, employment, and public benefits receipt outcomes for youth with medical limitations.Using data from a randomized…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of supported employment on employment outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study used a nonexperimental design.…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study examined the impact of the SourceAmerica Pathways to Careers program on obtaining competitive integrated employment (CIE) for at least 90 days. The study used a nonexperimental design to…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (SVRA) services on employment and public benefits receipt outcomes. The study used a nonexperimental design…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study’s objective was to examine the impact of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) on employment and earnings. The study used randomized controlled trial to assign Vocational Rehabilitation…Study Type: Causal Impact Analysis
The study's objective was to examine the impact of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Project on employment and earnings. The study was a randomized controlled trial that assigned Kentucky…
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High Causal Evidence
Strong evidence the effects are caused by the examined intervention.
Moderate Causal Evidence
Evidence that the effects are caused to some degree by the examined intervention.
Low Causal Evidence
Little evidence that the effects are caused by the examined intervention.
Causal Impact Analysis
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Descriptive Analysis
Describes a program, policy, or intervention using qualitative or quantitative methods.
Implementation Analysis
Examines the implementation of a program, policy, or intervention.
Favorable
The study found at least one favorable impact in the outcome domain, and no unfavorable impacts.
Mixed
The study found some favorable and some unfavorable impacts in the outcome domain.
None
The study found no statistically significant impacts in the outcome domain.
Unfavorable
The study found at least one unfavorable impact in the outcome domain, and no favorable impacts.
Not applicable
Not applicable because no outcomes were examined in the outcome domain.
Favorable - low evidence
The study found at least one favorable impact in the outcome domain, and no unfavorable impacts. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
Mixed - low evidence
The study found some favorable and some unfavorable impacts in the outcome domain. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
None - low evidence
The study found no statistically significant impacts in the outcome domain. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.
Unfavorable - low evidence
The study found at least one unfavorable impact in the outcome domain, and no favorable impacts. The study received a low causal evidence ratings so these findings should be interpreted with caution.