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This study aims to evaluate changes in vocational rehabilitation users, service delivery, and employment outcomes resulting from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

July 10, 2026Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

Changes in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Users, Service Receipt, and Outcomes Following Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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ARAnne M. RouxDrexel University JRJessica E. RastDenver Health Medical Center HWHolly N. WhittenburgWashington State University

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Randomized trial reveals changes in service access and employment outcomes in U.S. vocational rehabilitation, suggesting unintended consequences.

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This study aims to evaluate changes in vocational rehabilitation users, service delivery, and employment outcomes resulting from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Analyzed RSA-911 administrative data for over 1 million VR service recipients ages 14–64 across U.S. states.
Assessed demographic, disability characteristics, service types, and employment outcomes pre- (2014–2016) and post-WIOA (2017–2019).
Used multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of employment at VR exit.
Post-WIOA, service users were younger and more likely to have a 'most significant disability.'
Overall service receipt declined, especially in postsecondary education and job-related services, despite stable spending per person.
Employment outcomes decreased across all age groups, particularly among youth ages 14–18.

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Roux et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a508c766eeac72a437a0967 https://doi.org/10.1177/10522263261467026

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Randomized trial reveals changes in service access and employment outcomes in U.S. vocational rehabilitation, suggesting unintended consequences.

Changes in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Users, Service Receipt, and Outcomes Following Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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Changes in Vocational Rehabilitation Service Users, Service Receipt, and Outcomes Following Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

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