TY - JOUR
T1 - Technology and Communication Considerations for Engaging Youth Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits
T2 - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Perspectives
AU - Anderson, Catherine A.
AU - Brinck, Emily A.
AU - Trainor, Audrey
AU - Schlegelmilch, Amanda
AU - Roskowski, Matthew
AU - Hartman, Ellie
N1 - Funding Information:
The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the Department of Education, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, or their federal or state partners. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education or the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development of any product, commodity, service, or enterprise mentioned in this publication is intended or should be inferred. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The contents of this paper were developed under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, associated with PROMISE Award #H418P140002. Selete Avoke served as the project officer.
Publisher Copyright:
© Hammill Institute on Disabilities 2020.
PY - 2021
Y1 - 2021
N2 - Technology has been shown to enhance daily activities, increase participation in individualized planning and supports, and accommodate the transition needs of students with disabilities. This study examined the benefits and challenges regarding technology use when providing transition services for youth and families receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Specifically, it explored the nuances of employing technology to encourage engagement in Wisconsin Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (WI PROMISE) services and foster communication between counselors and participants. This qualitative study used a constant comparative method for analyzing data collected through two focus groups of WI PROMISE counselors. Counselors identified technology as essential to maintaining contact with WI PROMISE participants as well as extant barriers including inconsistent access to the internet, financial expense, and insufficient training and support. Recommendations for using technology to communicate with transition-age youth and their families will be discussed.
AB - Technology has been shown to enhance daily activities, increase participation in individualized planning and supports, and accommodate the transition needs of students with disabilities. This study examined the benefits and challenges regarding technology use when providing transition services for youth and families receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Specifically, it explored the nuances of employing technology to encourage engagement in Wisconsin Promoting the Readiness of Minors in Supplemental Security Income (WI PROMISE) services and foster communication between counselors and participants. This qualitative study used a constant comparative method for analyzing data collected through two focus groups of WI PROMISE counselors. Counselors identified technology as essential to maintaining contact with WI PROMISE participants as well as extant barriers including inconsistent access to the internet, financial expense, and insufficient training and support. Recommendations for using technology to communicate with transition-age youth and their families will be discussed.
KW - VR counselors
KW - technology
KW - texting
KW - transition-age youth with disabilities
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U2 - 10.1177/0034355220980808
DO - 10.1177/0034355220980808
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85104859602
VL - 65
SP - 79
EP - 87
JO - Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
JF - Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin
SN - 0034-3552
IS - 1
ER -