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In Honor of – Robert Barber, M.S.

Robert Barber, M.S.Occupation, Area of Specialty, and Institutional Affiliation

ODAR, Indianapolis

Field

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Number of years that you’ve been in your specialty

Full Career > 15 years

Specialization

Assessment and placement of people with disabilities.

Highest Degree Earned

B.A. Indiana University

M.S. Purdue University (Psychology)

Helpful Advice?

Avail yourself of the numerous publications that provide information on occupations. Then conduct informal interviews (i.e., talk to people who work in the occupations of interest.

What general advice do you give to young people thinking about entering your profession?

I would provide them with resources to gain further insight and information.