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During federal fiscal year (FY) 2016 and 2017, the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (KY OVR) implemented the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) Project, providing enhanced services to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients who also applied for services through the general Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. Short-term evaluative efforts revealed that consumers receiving enhanced services were more likely to be competitively employed, achieving slightly higher earnings and in a shorter period. This longer-term follow-up study indicated promising results, noting sustained differences in wages and time to employment. Higher wages and a faster path to employment can positively impact the economic outcomes of individuals receiving SSDI benefits through innovative VR service and support models. |
