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National Center on Self-Employment, Business Ownership, and Telecommuting Research Database

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Number of articles: 35

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Details Arnold, N., & Ipsen, C. (2014). A Rapid Review of Self-Employment Literature: Implications for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.. Rural Institute: Promoting inclusive communities,
Details Ashley, D., & Graf, N. M. (2018). The Process and Experiences of Self-Employment Among People With Disabilities: A Qualitative Study. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 61 (2), 90-100.
Details Avellone, L., Malouf, E., Taylor, J. P., & Whittenburg, H. (2023). An international scoping review of factors impacting self-employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 7-24.
Details Foley, S.M.; & Livermore, G. (2020). Successful vocational rehabilitation innovations: Building a better toolbox. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53 (3), 257-260.
Details Hall, A. C., Butterworth, J., Winsor, J., Kramer, J., Nye-Lengerman, K., & Timmons, J. (2018). Building an Evidence-Based, Holistic Approach to Advancing Integrated Employment. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 43 (3), 207-218.
Details Hansen, K. & Keeton, B., & Jones, J. (2023). Understanding the provision of self-employment for people with disabilities in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program: A policy review.. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 25-40.
Details Harris, S. P., Renko, M.,; Caldwell, K. (2013). Accessing social entrepreneurship: Perspectives of people with disabilities and key stakeholders. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 38 (1), 35-48.
Details Heath, K. L., Ward, K. M., & Reed, D. L. (2013). Customized self-employment and the use of discovery for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Vocational Rehabilitation, 39 (1), 23-27.
Details Heath, Karen L. ; Reed, Danielle L. (2013). Industry-Driven Support (IDS) model to build social capital and business skills of low-income entrepreneurs with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 38 (2), 139-148.
Details Inge, K., & Keeton, B. (2023). An introduction to this special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation: Self-employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 1-5.
Details Ipsen, C. & Swicegood, G. (2017). Rural and urban vocational rehabilitation self-employment outcomes. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 46 (1), 97-105.
Details Ipsen, C., & Stern, S. (2020). The effect of ruralness on vocational rehabilitation applications. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53 (1), 89-104.
Details Linden, M. (2014). Telework research and practice: Impacts on people with disabilities. Work, 48 65-67.
Details Linden, M., & Milchus, K (2014). Teleworkers with disabilities: Characteristics and accommodation use. Work, 47 (4), 473-483.
Details McDonnall, M.C.; Cmar, J.L.; & Tatch, A.J. (2020). Importance of agency context for long-term effectiveness of a business development training for rehabilitation counselors. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53 (1), 1-16.
Details McNaughton, D.; Rackensperger, T.; Dorn, D.; & Wilson, N. (2014). "Home is at work and work is at home": Telework and individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication. Work, 48 (1),
Details Moon, N.; Linden, M.; Bricout, J.C.; & Baker, P.M.A. (2013). Telework rationale and implementation for people with disabilities: Considerations for employer policymaking. Work, 48 (1),
Details Ostrow, L., Burke-Miller, J. K., Pelot, M., & Blyler, C. R. (2021). Supporting business owners with psychiatric disabilities: An exploratory analysis of challenges and supports. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal,
Details Ouimette, M. & Rammler, L. H. (2017). Entrepreneurship as a means to Employment First: How can it work?. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 46 (3), 333-339.
Details Quinton, M.C. (2014). Self-employment as a solution for attitudinal barriers: A case study. Work, 48 (1),
Details Revell, G., Smith, F., & Inge, K. (2009). An analysis of self-employment outcomes within the Federal/State Vocational Rehabilitation System. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 31 (1), 11-18.
Details Revell, W. G., Inge, K. J., Cimera, R., Keeton, B., & Brinck, E. A. (2023). A summary of the self-employment outcomes in the State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program: Program years 2018, 2019, and 2020. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 41-53.
Details Riesen, T., Keeton, B., Byers, R., & Snyder, A. (2023). An examination of vocational rehabilitation requirements for self-employment technical assistance and consultative services. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 81-89.
Details Riesen, T., Snyder, A., Byers, R., Keeton, B., & Inge, K. (2023). An updated review of the customized employment literature. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 58 (1), 27-38.
Details Riesen, T., Sullivan, M., Snyder, A., & Keeton, B. (2023). Identifying the knowledge, skills, and barriers for self-employment. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 69-79.
Details Smith, T.J.; Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C.; Chou, C.; Ching, D.; & Weston, A. (2020). Rehabilitation scholarship program: A solution to personnel shortages in the vocational rehabilitation system. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 52 (3), 267-277.
Details Stapleton, D.C., & Martin, F.H. (2020). Vocational rehabilitation on the road to Social Security Disability. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 53 (3), 353-365.
Details Svidron, L.M. (2021). Entrepreneurship as an employment option for people with disabilities: Adding information to your job development toolkit. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 54 (3), 285-288.
Details Taylor, J. P., Inge, K. J., & Malouf, E. (2023). Facilitating self-employment as a competitive integrated employment outcome: Results of a focus group study with vocational rehabilitation professionals.. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 59 (1), 55-67.
Details Yamamoto, S. H. (2011). Individuals with Disabilities in Self-Employment through Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies across the United States. Scholars' Bank,
Details Yamamoto, S. H. & Alverson, C. Y. (2018). Vocational rehabilitation and self-employment of people with disabilities: Factors of successful outcomes. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 48 (2), 269-283.
Details Yamamoto, S. H., & Alverson, C. Y. (2017). Individuals With Disabilities in Self-Employment Through Vocational Rehabilitation: Predictors of Successful Case Closure From 2008 to 2012. Journal of Career Assessment, 25 (3), 450-466.
Details Yamamoto, S., Unruh, D., & Bullis, M (2011). The viability of self employment for individuals with disabilities in the United States: A synthesis of empirical-research literature. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 35 (2), 117-127.
Details Yamamoto, S.H.; & Alverson, C.Y. (2015). Factors of Successful Self-Employment Through Vocational Rehabilitation for Individuals With Disabilities. Journal of Career Assessment, 23 (2), 318-335.
Details Yamamoto, S.H.; & Olson, D.L. (2016). Self-Employment Success and Challenges: Perspectives of Vocational Rehabilitation Clients and Counselors. Sage Open, 6 (3),