VR-ROI 101 Self-Paced Learning Modules

Learn more about the basic terminology of the VR-ROI model, as well as ethical implications and case examples highlighting the project’s application to your work.

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Sample 2016 Presentation to a Non-VR audience, the Richmond Torch Club

PERT: Investing in Career Opportunities for Youths with DisabilitiesPostsecondary Education Rehabilitation and Transition or PERT is a collaborative effort between the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department of Education. PERT provides: Vocational, independent living, and residential/leisure assessment Transition planning Trial vocational training opportunities Note: This file will automatically download to your computer. Torch PERT Presentation …

Stakeholders

Community-Based Input on VR-ROI Models The VR-ROI team seeks input from all stakeholders through community-based participatory research. This helps us create better VR-ROI models and products to improve VR services. What is Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)? CBPR is a collaborative research approach. It treats all partners equally and values their unique strengths. It’s like everyone working together as a team. …

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Consultants

Research ConsultantsUniversity of Richmond Bob Schmidt, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Economics Project’s Research Coordinator rschmidt@richmond.edu Bob is a Professor Emeritus of Economics in the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business where he taught for 36 years. Over that period, he served as department chair for eleven years and interim dean of the Business School for one year. He has …

Our Staff

Ashley Consulting, LLC.Joseph M. Ashley, Rh.D., CRC Owner, Principal Ashley Consulting, LLC VR ROI Co-Principal Investigator jmarhd@gmail.comGeorge Washington University Center for Rehabilitation Counseling, Research and EducationMaureen McGuire-Kuletz, Ed.D., CRC CRCRE Director mkuletz@gwu.edu Crystal Garry, M.S. Senior Center Technical Assistance and Research Analyst csanderson@gwu.eduJohn C. Walsh, M.Ed., CRC Senior Center Technical Assistance and Research Analyst jcwalsh@gwu.eduMore About UsAbout UsAdvisory CommitteeStakeholdersOur StaffConsultants

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee has representation from professionals with experience in Vocational Rehabilitation program administration, quality and performance management, as well as State Rehabilitation Council and consumer perspectives. In addition, their expertise extends to workforce program partnerships and performance outcome measures, as well as return on investment and program impact research. The committee will play a critical role in shaping model …

About Us

Abstract: The VR-ROI Project New Return on Investment Models (ROI) for the Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program: Develop an Enhanced and Simplified ROI Model We propose to develop VR-ROI models that help VR agencies provide efficient and effective services to persons with disabilities. VR agencies are called to invest time and energy to understand the factors that predict sustained employment …