The presentation discusses considerations for serving transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities in State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs. The study uses data from the Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA-911) database and identifies predictors of employment at exit. It emphasizes the need for VR counselor training to serve underrepresented groups, the underutilization of VR services by Hispanic youth with disabilities, and the importance of mental health in employment. The presentation also covers transition professionals' perceptions towards serving transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities and explores vocational readiness among them.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the unique challenges faced by transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities in obtaining employment.
• Recognize the predictors of employment success for transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities.
• Gain insights into the vocational readiness of transition-age Hispanic youth with disabilities and the role of various factors in their employment outcomes.