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The importance of work or productive activity in life care planning and case management
Christine Reid1, Susan Riddick-Grisham2
1Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
Introduction:
The importance of work or productive activity for the well-being, community integration, and quality of life of people living with disabilities is addressed, with implications for life care planning and case management.
Background:
The role of work or productive activity in our society, and consequences of deprivation if rehabilitation services do not address vocational effects of disabilities, is explored. A continuum of productivity options is introduced; types of vocational rehabilitation assessment processes and interventions are described.
Purpose:
The role of vocational rehabilitation services in life care planning and case management is discussed, focusing on quality of life for people living with disabilities.
Conclusion:
Rehabilitation and health care professionals should understand the importance of work or other productive activity, and support the development of appropriate plans to address those needs among people who have disabilities.
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