Employment Overview
RTC:Rural's Employment research uses systems-level approaches to improve employment opportunities and outcomes among people with disabilities living in rural places. We respond to identified rural barriers such as limited economic opportunity, choice, and access to services to develop and test employment and delivery options appropriate in resource-constrained environments.
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Resources and Publications
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Self-employment is an important option for people with disabilities, especially in places with limited economic opportunities.
Resources
The is an online resource for people with disabilities and VR counselors to assess self-employment readiness and develop a business plan. The Guide is self-directed, and can be used by individuals on their own or with the guidance of a counselor or business development mentor.
The is an online resource for tribal VR counselors and consumers to assess self-employment readiness and develop a business plan. The Toolkit is self-directed, and can be used by individuals on their own or with the guidance of a counselor or business development mentor.
Publications
April 2022 | Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF; Word document; EPUB
October 2021 | Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF
January 2017 | Catherine Ipsen & Grant Swicegood | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | PDF
September 2014 | Nancy Arnold & Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF
November 2010 | Catherine Ipsen, Tom Seekins, Nancy Arnold & Karl Kraync | Journal of the Community Development Society | PDF
2007 | Kyle Colling & Nancy Arnold | Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling | PDF
2006 | Tom Seekins (guest editor) | Journal of the Community Development Society | PDF; online access
September 2005 | Nancy Arnold & Catherine Ipsen | Journal of Disability Policy Studies | PDF
2005 | Catherine Ipsen, Nancy Arnold & Kyle Colling | Journal of Disability Policy Studies | PDF
2003 | Nancy Arnold, Tom Seekins, Catherine Ipsen & Kyle Colling | Australian Journal of Career Development | PDF
August 2003 | Catherine Ipsen, Nancy Arnold & Kyle Colling | Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship | PDF, online access
2002 | Nancy Arnold & Tom Seekins | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | PDF
Disability Component: What you should know about owning a business if you have a chronic illness or disability: Debunking myths, evaluating your capabilities, creating a work environment, evaluating a business opportunity, promoting and growing a business, finding startup $$, and working with disability agencies
2001 | Nancy Arnold, R. Foley & E. Wollman | Helena: Montana Department of Commerce | Introductory small-business course
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Transition to adulthood brings opportunities for employment. Pre-employment services can open doors to future options.
Publications
November 2020 | Jean Hall, Catherine Ipsen, Noelle Kurth, Sara McCormick & Catherine Chambless | Children and Youth Services Review | PDF; online access
January 2019 | Catherine Ipsen, Noelle Kurth, Sara McCormick, Jean Hall & Cathy Chambless | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | abstract
August 2019 | Catherine Chambless, Sara McCormick, Catherine Ipsen, Noelle Kurth & Jean Hall | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | PDF; online access
August 2019 | Catherine Ipsen, Noelle Kurth, Sara McCormick, Jean Hall & Catherine Chambless | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | PDF; online access
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Vocational Rehabilitation services look different in rural communities, where consumers are at a distance from support offices and economic opportunities are more limited.
Publications
April 2024 | Catherine Ipsen & Will Hoard | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF; Word document; EPUB
September 2022 | Catherine Ipsen | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | abstract; online access with registration
October 2021 | Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF; EPUB; Word document
June 2020 | Catherine Ipsen & Steven Stern | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | abstract; online access with registration
September 2019 | Catherine Ipsen, Rebecca Goe & Stacey Bliss | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | abstract; online access with registration
2018 | Rebecca Goe, Catherine Ipsen & Stacey Bliss | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin | PDF; EPUB; online access
2016-2018 | RTC:Rural | website
2017 | Catherine Ipsen & Rebecca Goe | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin | PDF; EPUB; online access
2017 | Lauren Smith | RTC:Rural | online access; text description
2016 | Catherine Ipsen & Rebecca Goe |Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation | abstract; online access with registration
March 2015 | Rebecca Goe & Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF
2015 | Catherine Ipsen & Grant Swicegood | Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education | PDF
2014 | Nancy Arnold & Catherine Ipsen | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF
2013 | Catherine Ipsen, Bethany Rigles, Nancy Arnold & Tom Seekins | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin | PDF: EPUB; online access
2012 | Catherine Ipsen, Bethany Rigles, Nancy Arnold & Tom Seekins | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin | PDF; EPUB; online access
February 2011 | Bethany Rigles, Catherine Ipsen, Nancy Arnold & Tom Seekins | Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin | PDF
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Rural employment research is focused on economic and employment trends for people with disabilities.
Publications
November 2024 | Luke Santore, Catherine Ipsen, Lillie Greiman, Lina Stepick (PHI) | PDF; Word document; EPUB
May 2022 | Andrew Myers, Arin Leopold, Catherine Ipsen & Bryce Ward | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF; EPUB; Word document
November 2020 | Bryce Ward & Andrew Myers | 91次元 Rural Institute | accessible PDF, text-only EPUB, text-only Word doc
April 2020 | Bryce Ward, Andrew Myers, Catherine Ipsen & Lauren Smith | 91次元 Rural Institute | accessible PDF, text-only EPUB, text-only Word doc
January 2019 | RTC:Rural | 91次元 Rural Institute | PDF; text-only Word doc
January 2019 | Lillie Greiman, Andrew Myers, Bryce Ward & Catherine Ipsen | The Conversation | online access