VR counselors support people who want to work but face barriers that go beyond employment alone. A recent podcast from VRTAC’s Manager Minute highlights a project designed to address those challenges through collaboration and flexibility.
Inside the Episode: A Closer Look at FASST
In this episode, host Carol Pankow talks with Lucas Halverson and Kathy Davis of ServiceSource about Families Achieving Self-Sufficiency Together (FASST), a Disability Innovation Fund project funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
FASST supports disconnected adults and youth with disabilities—many eligible for TANF—by helping them prepare for, find, and keep competitive, integrated employment. As Lucas explains, “The big goal is to break the cycle of poverty. We want to create lasting self-sufficiency.”
Why It Matters for VR Practice
Their conversation highlights that employment success often depends on what happens after someone is hired.
Listen to Learn More
Listen to the full Manager Minute: When Systems Connect to learn how FASST is expanding pathways to employment and long-term self-sufficiency.