Successful work supports for persons with SCI: Focus on job retention

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Targett, Pamela S. | Wehman, Paul H. | McKinley, William O. | Young, Cynthia L.

Affiliations: VCU – Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, 1314 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284, USA | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1300 E. Marshall St. 1st Floor, Room 1-057, P.O. Box 980661, Richmond, VA 23298, USA

Note: [] Corresponding author: Paul Wehman, Ph.D.; Tel.: +1 804 828 1851; E-mail: pwehman@atlas.vcu.edu

Abstract: This paper review barriers to work for individuals with SCI and how these can be overcome using a Supported Employment approach. Problems faced at work and six job retention strategies are described.

Keywords: supported employment, SCI, work, job retention

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 19-26, 2004