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13. Partnerships (Cont’d) and Medical Professionals the importance of supervisors to interact with medical providers, especially to design optimal work restrictions. important that the employee is supported to drive the agenda, rather than the vocational rehabilitation professional advocating for the person. High-quality communication (without acronyms and jargon) is needed to establish these mutually-beneficial partnerships. Doogan, Playford 2014 Shaw et al., 2003 Coole et al., 2010 13.2. Partnerships with Vocational Service Agencies Employers and coworkers are sometimes too stretched themselves to give extra support. Auditory impairments Visual impairments Neurological disabilities Functional and/or activity limitations Multiple disabilities Traumatic brain injury Financial industry Staffing Healthcare Office management Police patrollers Furniture delivery The Telenor company in Norway found this type of partnership led to greater workplace satisfaction and reductions in sick leave rates. Employers can use resources made available from vocational rehabilitation organizations when planning accommodations. Younes 2001 Hagner et al., 1995 Kalef et al., 2014 Unger 2007 Wall et al., 1998 13.3 Consultant Services for Supervisors Training as Mentors Severe disabilities Physical disabilities Traumatic brain injury Entertainment industry Weiner, Zivolich 1998
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