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Bua-Iam, Pisnu, Hampton, Joseph E., Sink, Todd, Snuffer, Douglas W. |
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Journal of Rehabilitation Administration; 2013, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p25-33, 9p |
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Return on investment (ROI) is a vitally important performance measure in determining the value of public programs, such as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Though the federal VR program is part of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), it is unique from other WIA job training programs. This paper presents three critical issues that illustrate precisely how VR is unique compared to other WIA programs in the context of ROI methodology. The issues discussed in this paper address (1) consumers; (2) utilization of a control group; and (3) opportunity costs. Direct application of ROI models designed for other WIA programs produces a downward bias on the impact VR has on earnings of consumers with disabilities. A discussion of the critical issues highlights the need to adopt a unique ROI method that is tailored to match the distinct program structure of VR in order to realistically calculate the impact the program has on consumer earnings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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