Full Description
While great strides have been made in the employment of people with disabilities, the majority of individuals are still employed in noncompetitive, nonintegrated environments. This edited volume seeks to provide philosophical and practical information to enhance inclusive, competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. "Inclusive Employment" serves to empower those with disabilities by providing a comprehensive overview of the cutting-edge philosophies, practices, tools, and policies for developing and implementing community-based employment programs.
Contents
Setting the Stage for Change; Inclusive EmploymentSegregation of Persons with Disabilities; Community Rehabilitation Programs and Human Services: Their Evolution and Role; Consumer Advocacy for Supported Employment and Resource Ownership: Listening to the Voices of Consumers; Person-Centered Planning; Staff Selection Training and Development; Tools to Change; Supported Employment and Workplace Supports: Overview and Background; Supported Employment and Workplace Supports: Tools for Change; Community Programs' Moving from Segregation to Integration: Strategies and Outcomes; Systematic Instruction and Applied Behavior Analysis: Supporting People Who Have Significant Disabilities in Community Jobs; Assistive Technology and Job Accommodation; Personal Assistants in the Workplace; Self-Employment: Owning the American Dream; Alternative Work Arrangements: Benefits and Limitations for Individuals with Disabilities; Key Organizations and Policy Issues; Employer Relationships and Partnerships; Interagency Partnerships: The Critical Role in Enhancing Services; Funding Employment Outcomes; The Impact of Employment of People with Disabilities Receiving Social Security.
