Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present the direction of the vocational rehabilitation policy and the improvement plan of the vocational rehabilitation delivery system of local governments. To this end, the regional vocational rehabilitation policy and delivery system of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany and the vocational rehabilitation policy and delivery system of local governments in Korea were reviewed. This study thus conducted a focus group interview with 11 vocational rehabilitation experts working in local A.
 As a result of the study, vocational rehabilitation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany focused on pursuing welfare through work, customized services considering the individual characteristics of people with disabilities, establishing an integrated service of welfare and labor, and securing accessibility and vocational rehabilitation services with rehabilitation professionals. On the other hand, the vocational rehabilitation policy in Area A did not reflect the characteristics of people with disabilities and regions, and the service system was divided, resulting in insufficient performance. In addition, it was analyzed that it is urgent to improve of disability awareness in the community and establish a control tower for vocational rehabilitation policies. It was suggested to establish an initial service provision function and an intervention role system for vocational rehabilitation services, design a customized conditional welfare system considering regional characteristics and the types of disabilities, revitalize the Welfare Committee for the Disabled, and reflect policy agendas.

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