This page last updated October 13, 2021.
A selection of general resources to support professional development for vocational rehabilitation staff.
Note: If a link has a icon, it will only be available to State of Oregon employees who have library accounts with the State Library of Oregon. (The link will go to a login page for individuals to enter their library username and password before going to the item in the library database.)
The books listed below are all available in eBook format for unlimited users, which makes them good options for reading groups.
The databases listed below are recommended "best bets" for most vocational rehabilitation topics.
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