Making employment a reality

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Eaton, Bill | Condon, Ellen | Mast, Melinda

Affiliations: New Start, PO Box 331629, 6751 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76163-1629, USA. Tel.: +1 817 294 9675x110; E-mail: beaton@mail.com | Rural Institute on Supported Employment, University of Montana, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812, USA | Employment for All, UCP, 121 S. Grand Ave W. #224, Springfield, IL 62704, USA

Abstract: Significant issues for people with severe physical and multiple disabilities and for professionals working in the employment field continues to be how to determine an applicant's goals and abilities, how to approach employers and how to effectively represent the strengths and potential contributions of an applicant. This paper presents an individualized approach that includes discovery as the key component leading to job development for people with physical and significant disability. Case studies serve as examples of the process.

Keywords: employment and disabilities, job development for people with disabilities

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 9-14, 2001