Self-directed employment for people with developmental disabilities: Issues, characteristics, and illustrations

There is a growing belief that to affect the persistently high unemployment rate of individuals with developmental disabilities, a paradigm shift from professional- to customer-directed services must occur. Using this approach, individuals will (a) have the knowledge they need to make informed choic...

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Published in:Journal of disability policy studies 2002-10, Vol.13 (2), p.96
Main Authors: Sowers, Jo-Ann, McLean, Debra, Owens, Cynthia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Careers
Customer services
Developmental disabilities
Disability
Economic conditions
Employment
Employment agencies
Funding
Medicaid
Occupational choice
People with disabilities
Rehabilitation
Sheltered Workshops
Supported Employment
Unemployment
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Summary:There is a growing belief that to affect the persistently high unemployment rate of individuals with developmental disabilities, a paradigm shift from professional- to customer-directed services must occur. Using this approach, individuals will (a) have the knowledge they need to make informed choices and to direct the employment process, (b) choose from the full array of job and career choices available to other individuals in their communities, and (c) receive individual and ongoing advice and support, among other things.
ISSN:1044-2073
1538-4802