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Career Counseling with Clients with Disabilities Unfortunately, more often than not, people think of the limitations imposed by a person’s disability, rather than focusing on what the client can do. As a professional, it is important for you to accurately assess a client's capabilities so that you can support him or her in achieving and sustaining employment.

To prepare for this Discussion:

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· Review this week’s Learning Resources focusing on the information regarding clients with disabilities.

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· Select one of the functional limitations described on pp. 444–451.

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· Consider what a functional capacity evaluation and job analysis might mean/entail for a client with a functional limitation in the area you have chosen to focus on.

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· Think about whether or not each of the following vocational rehabilitation services might be appropriate for this client: Work-Adjustment Training, Job-Seeking Skills Training, Supported Employment, and Assistive Technology.

With these thoughts in mind: Question: a description of a functional limitation and how it might impact a client’s career development. Explain what value a functional capacity evaluation and job analysis might hold for a client with this functional limitation. Then, describe how one of four vocational rehabilitation services—Work-Adjustment Training, Job-Seeking Skills Training, Supported Employment, Assistive Technology—might be utilized with this client depending on the evaluation and analysis.