The US Education Department will fund new ways to train people who help disabled workers

The US Education Department has finalized new rules for its Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This means the department can now fund projects that develop better ways to train vocational rehabilitation staff.

For years, vocational rehabilitation programs have struggled to keep up with changing job markets and the diverse needs of people with disabilities. This new funding priority aims to bring fresh ideas into how these professionals are trained. It could lead to more effective strategies for helping individuals with disabilities find and keep quality jobs.