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Wass, Sofie; Safari, Mugula Chris; Haugland, Silje; Omland, Hans Olav – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2021
Background: Nordic welfare models are characterised by emphasising both social security and labour market participation. Nevertheless, most people with intellectual disability either receive a disability pension or work in sheltered workshops. While transitions into integrated employment have been studied, transitions from school to sheltered…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Supported Employment
Bertoni, Daniel – US Government Accountability Office, 2010
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)--now in its 20th year--calls for the full participation of individuals with disabilities in society, including the workforce. Yet, many barriers exist that may prevent them from staying connected or returning to employment. For instance, eligibility requirements for receiving public disability benefits or…
Descriptors: Incentives, Disabilities, Barriers, Accessibility (for Disabled)
Jacobsen, Yola – Adults Learning (England), 2003
A British project identified key factors for successful transition to work of people with learning difficulties: manager support, employment as a realistic goal, individualized training packages, and matching of learner interests and employment opportunities. Limited funding for transitional programs made partnerships and strategic planning…
Descriptors: Adults, Attitude Change, Employment Programs, Foreign Countries

Morgan, Robert L.; Ellerd, David A.; Jensen, Kari; Taylor, Matthew J. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 2000
A survey of 109 high school transition programs and 55 adult supported employment programs found that of 7,553 job placements for youth and adults with disabilities, the most frequent category was in food and beverage preparation services. Emerging markets for job placements included tourism and casino jobs. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Disabilities, Employment Patterns

Goldberg, Richard T.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1990
Twenty-four adults with mental retardation were assigned to a supported work program and were compared with 25 control subjects receiving conventional workshop services. Clients assigned to supportive work did significantly better in the competitive labor market than did clients in extended sheltered employment. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Comparative Analysis, Employment Patterns, Employment Programs
PACER Center, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. – 1992
This bibliography provides information on resources available for parent training about supported employment and transition of individuals with disabilities. The annotated bibliography includes journal articles, manuscripts, books, and audiovisual materials. The resources are organized into the following categories: (1) parental involvement (17…
Descriptors: Adults, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs

Conley, Ronald W. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1986
Many public programs providing employment services and support to developmentally disabled adults foster dependency and work disincentives and fail to provide adequate vocational service. Programs should be better coordinated, focus on transitional and supported work activities, and provide incentives to motivate clients to attain the most…
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Employment Patterns
National Transition Network, Minneapolis, MN. – 1999
This handbook is designed for school personnel, youth with disabilities, parents, Individualized Education Program/transition team members, service providers, and others who are involved in student-focused transition planning. It provides detailed examples illustrating the process of applying for Social Security Income (SSI) work incentives and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Career Choice, Career Planning
Minnesota Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, St. Paul. – 1989
This paper reports on Minnesota's efforts to implement supported employment projects, and reports on community-based vocational activities provided by day training and habilitation centers in 1986. A survey was conducted of 96 providers of adult services throughout the state of Minnesota. Seventy-eight returned completed surveys with information…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Day Programs, Definitions
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities. – 1997
This report outlines New York state's plan for vocational rehabilitation and supported employment services for federal fiscal years 1998-2000. Part 1 provides affirmative statements assuring that programs will be administered consistent with federal laws and regulations. Changes resulting from the federal regulations implementing the 1992…
Descriptors: Adults, Agency Cooperation, Disabilities, Due Process

Kiernan, William E.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1988
Data were gathered from 1,119 facilities providing vocational services to 112,996 adults with developmental disabilities, to analyze employment outcomes for persons in transitional training or sheltered, supported, or competitive employment; placements by occupational categories; movement patterns within employment statuses; employment retention;…
Descriptors: Adults, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Opportunities, Federal Aid
Wallace, Teri, Ed.; And Others – IMPACT, 1993
This theme issue addresses current trends and new developments in ensuring that individuals with disabilities have meaningful employment opportunities, especially in the context of recent federal legislation. Stressed throughout is the importance of collaboration among professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members in achieving…
Descriptors: Adults, Cooperative Programs, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Puerto Rico State Dept. of Education, Hato Rey. Office of Special Education. – 1992
This manual has been prepared to orient school personnel in the development of programs for the transition of students with disabilities from school to adult life so that they can fulfill their responsibilities in planning and providing services. The laws under which such services are required are reviewed, and the services and planning are…
Descriptors: Adults, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Wehman, Paul, Ed.; And Others – 1997
This manual includes articles that address many of the major issues affecting supported employment programs for individuals with severe disabilities. Articles discuss current trends in service delivery, the experiences of local community employment agencies, issues involved in funding supported employment, natural support implementation…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Delivery Systems, Education Work Relationship
PACER Center, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. – 1996
This annotated bibliography of journal articles, manuscripts, books, and audiovisual materials provides information on resources available for parent training about supported employment and transition for individuals with disabilities. The resources are organized into the following categories: employment (59 resources); transition (93 resources);…
Descriptors: Adults, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Employment Programs
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