Effective partnerships: Collaborative efforts that support Customized Employment

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Fesko, Sheila | Varney, Elena | DiBiase, Cori | Hippenstiel, Mandy

Affiliations: Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachussets, Boston, MA, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Sheila Fesko, Institute for Community Inclusion/University of Massachusetts, Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125, USA. Tel.: +1 617 287 4365; E-mail: Sheila.fesko@umb.edu

Abstract: For individuals with significant disabilities, effective customized employment services often require the support and coordination of multiple entities and/or funding sources. This article describes a variety of partnership models that have been developed among the workforce development system and disability providers. Examples of partnerships demonstrated by Customized Employment and WorkFORCE Action grantees are provided, as well as practical suggestions for local implementation.

Keywords: Customized employment, disability, WorkFORCE action

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 159-168, 2008