LARA - Benefits of Vocational Rehabilitation


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Benefits of Vocational Rehabilitation

The program helps people with disabilities go to work
People with disabilities who are working enter the mainstream of society
People with disabilities who are working gain enhanced self-esteem
People with disabilities who are working become more self-sufficient
People with disabilities who are working pay more taxes
Employers gain an expanded workforce pool
Employers can hire skilled workers who rate above average in reliability, safety, and performance
Higher employment rates among people with disabilities mean reduced welfare and institutionalization costs, saving taxpayers millions of dollars
People with disabilities who are working have more spending power, contributing to the health of our economy


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