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Question 1

Which federal program provides funding to states for employment services for individuals with disabilities, requiring a state match?

Accepted Answer

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) under the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

Vocational Rehabilitation is federally funded under the Rehabilitation Act and requires a 21.3% state match to provide employment services to individuals with disabilities.

Question 2

A job seeker with a significant disability needs transportation to work but has no driver's license. Which community resource is MOST appropriate to explore first?

Accepted Answer

Contact the local transit authority for paratransit or ADA-accessible services

Answer

ADA-mandated paratransit services through local transit authorities are the most appropriate first resource for transportation barriers related to disability.

Question 3

A One-Stop Career Center operating under the American Job Center (AJC) network is governed by which legislation?

Accepted Answer

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

Answer

American Job Centers (formerly One-Stop Career Centers) are authorized and governed by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014.

Question 4

Which organization type typically provides benefits counseling to Social Security recipients exploring employment, helping them understand work incentives?

Accepted Answer

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) programs

Answer

WIPA programs, funded by SSA, provide free benefits counseling to Social Security beneficiaries to help them understand how working affects their benefits.

Question 5

When developing community partnerships for employment support, what is the MOST important factor to assess in a potential employer partner?

Accepted Answer

The employer's history of hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities

Answer

An employer's history of successfully hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities is the strongest predictor of a positive and sustainable placement outcome.

(CESP) Certified Employment Support Professional Practice Test

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