Coronavirus and the Future of Vocational Rehabilitation

Covid-19 has infected more than 166 million people worldwide. Most have recovered and resumed their lives without issue, but some are experiencing long-lasting damage that impacts their ability to work. They are now experiencing symptoms such as nerve damage, difficulty with walking, loss of smell, coughing fits, and trouble breathing. Vocational rehabilitation counselors will increasingly need to assist employers and employees adjust to debilitating changes.