Described is the Crisis Intervention Center, a rehabilitation center for the severely developmentally disabled which includes three developmental satellite centers (providing work activity programs, work evaluation, and supervised employment). (CL)

Described is the Pre-Vocational Training Unit, a Canadian day program which offers training in personal adjustment, communication and language skills, social and educational skills, physical fitness, motor dexterity, and basic vocational skills to severely developmentally handicapped individuals (17 to 53 years old). Available from: Journal of…

The document summarizes the Vocational Training and Placement of the Severely Handicapped Project (VOTAP), a project designed to determine: (1) potential vocations for severely handicapped youth and adults; (2) what vocational training programs are available for the severely handicapped; (3) whether effective job placement programs exist; and (4)…

Presented is a program manual for the Adult Developmental Activity Program (ADAP), a structured work oriented service for substantially retarded and/or severely physically handicapped adults. Program information is organized into four sections: ADAP minimum standards, initial program planning and development factors, information on the ADAP…

This report describes Neighbours, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Franklin Park, New Jersey, that offers individualized supports for people with disabilities. In addition to the CEO and the director, the agency employs five advisors. These advisors each work to coordinate support for between five and seven people. Advisors, who typically…

Ten papers on the vocational training and placement of severely disabled persons are presented in this monograph. The titles are as follow: "Project Employability: Toward Competitive Employment for Severely Disabled Individuals"; "Vocational Evaluation of Severely and Profoundly Retarded Clients"; "Considerations in…