Agency-sponsored entrepreneurial businesses that employ individuals with psychiatric disabilities: Findings from a national survey

Issue title: Persons with Deaf-Blindness

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Granger, Barbara | Baron, Richard C.

Affiliations: Matrix Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Abstract: Based on a mailed survey from 142 ASEB business managers, ASEBs are a viable employment support, vocational rehabilitation model that can be used by and for people with psychiatric disabilities in their recovery experience. ASEBs are a flexible rehabilitation model which assist individuals with developing a worker identity, specific skills and experience, a job reference, experience with job accommodations and opportunities with business development. ASEBs must be cautious in assuring career development, addressing the dual mission, and avoiding a sheltered employment model.

Keywords: Rehabilitation research, Mental illness, Vocational rehabilitation, Psychiatric disabilities, Small business, Nonprofit enterprises

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1996-6210

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 185-196, 1996