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Gary R. Bond; Sarah J. Swanson; Deborah R. Becker; Monirah Al-Abdulmunem; Virginia Keleher – Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 2025
Individual Placement and Support (IPS), an evidence-based supported employment model for working-age adults with serious mental illness, also serves transition age adults (TAY; ages 16-24). The IPS-Y is a new IPS fidelity scale tailored to this younger population. Although adopted worldwide, it lacks research on the psychometric properties of its…
Descriptors: Fidelity, Evidence Based Practice, Mental Disorders, Severe Disabilities
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Vigna, Elisa; Beyer, Stephen; Meek, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with an intellectual disability and/or autism experience low employment rates compared to the general population. This study shows what the determinants of success are in getting this group of young people into paid employment. Method: The research is based on data collected on 1008 young people, aged 16-25, participating in the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Employment Potential, Employment Patterns
Menchetti, Bruce M.; Garcia, Lori A. – Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This study examined effects of person-centered planning on career choice and employment outcomes attained by 83 supported employees. High and moderate levels of match between career preferences and current employment were attained by 83%; wages and length of employment did not correlate to match. A focus group of service providers identified a…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Choice, Career Counseling, Career Planning
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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
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Kiernan, William E.; Ciborowski, Jean – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1986
A survey of 1,629 United States rehabilitation facilities and organizations revealed that more developmentally disabled persons are now being hired in competitive employment settings and that job retention is good. Data also confirm that the movement of this population into competitive work settings is both realistic and financially sound.…
Descriptors: Adults, Career Change, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Patterns
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. – 2002
Research was conducted to find out the following: (1) whether welfare recipients with impairments (or their able-bodied parents, if they are children) were as likely to exit Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) as are their counterparts without impairments, and 2) the sources of income reported by leavers with and without impairments.…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Education, Adults, Agency Role