The future of supported employment: Don't panic!

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cimera, Robert Evert

Affiliations: Department of Special Education, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901, USA. Tel.: +1 920 424 7235; E-mail: cimera@uwosh.edu

Abstract: Over the past ten years, much has been written regarding supported employment's future. Many authors have claimed that supported employment is "losing momentum" or "stalling". These authors have made several recommendations designed to revitalize supported employment's growth. The present paper examines data presented by previous authors, constructs a new interpretation of supported employment's status, and proposes strategies for improving supported employment's growth.

Keywords: Supported employment, costs, funding, employers

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 145-149, 2006