by requirements for the degree of (Education) - NCRTM

In a recent study by Goldman (1969), the purpose of which was to iden-
tify and investigate the role of barriers and facilitators of vocational
habilitation of young mentally retarded adults in Wisconsin, an effort was
made to test the relationship between the amount of DVR involvement and
employment outcome. DVR involvement was measured by acceptance of subject
for VR services, whether or not services were received, and the number and
type of services received. Trends toward significance were observed, but
no statistically significant relationships existed between any of the .agency
variables and employment outcome. Among his explanations, Goldman s.uggests
that these insignificant findings may reflect a deficiency in the referral
process, i.e., appropriate referrals are not being made.
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the referrals made to
DVR by local school systems which had certified special education classes
during the 1965-66 school year. This study provides descriptive informa-
tion about referrals made to DVR during the three years following the 1965-
66 school year; data regarding the outcome of VR services provided will
also be included. In addition yearly comparisons on a district basis will
be made, furnishing data on characteristics of referrals, referral sources,
acceptances, closures (rehabilitated and non-rehabilitated), and case
service costs.
The tot'al population.used in this study numbers 2638 and is comprised
of educable mentally retarded (EMR) individuals whose .age range is. from 15
to 21 years.
Descriptive data, such as that provided in this study, are of value
to state .agencies involved in cooperative rehabilitation pr.ograms for the
following reasons: i) to indicate the extent to which cooperation exists
among participating .agencies, 2). to assist these .agencies in program
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