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  1. Which legislation primarily governs the state-federal vocational rehabilitation program in the United States?

    Answer: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended

    The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (most recently by WIOA in 2014), is the foundational law governing the state-federal VR program.

  2. In rehabilitation planning, 'natural supports' in the workplace refers to:

    Answer: Assistance from co-workers, supervisors, or workplace culture without paid support staff

    Natural supports leverage existing workplace relationships and culture—like peer mentoring or supervisory coaching—to support job retention without formal job coaching.

  3. A client's rehabilitation plan includes 'assistive technology' as a service. What is the primary purpose of assistive technology in VR?

    Answer: To increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities and enable employment

    Assistive technology devices and services help individuals with disabilities perform job tasks and participate in the workforce by compensating for functional limitations.

  4. The 'substantial impediment to employment' criterion for VR eligibility means that a disability:

    Answer: Significantly limits one or more functional capacities needed for employment

    A substantial impediment to employment exists when a physical or mental impairment significantly limits one or more functional capacities—such as mobility, communication, or self-care—needed to obtain or retain employment.

  5. Under WIOA, VR agencies are required to reserve at least what percentage of their federal allotment for pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities?

    Answer: 15%

    WIOA mandates that VR agencies reserve at least 15% of their federal funds to provide pre-employment transition services to students with disabilities.

  6. Which of the following is an example of a 'comparable benefit' that a VR counselor must consider before purchasing services for a client?

    Answer: Financial assistance available through another program such as Pell Grants or Medicaid

    VR counselors are required to identify and use comparable benefits—like financial aid or Medicaid—before expending VR funds for the same service.