Competitive Employment

Wehman, Paul; Revell, W. Grant; Brooke, Valerie

doi:10.1177/10442073030140030601

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“…However, maintaining safe spaces and retaining positions in the longer term therefore appears to be dependent on the worker quickly becoming independent, especially when communicating with supervisors and employers and working with coworkers. This is contrary to good practice exemplified in the quality indicator of a well‐coordinated job retention system advocated for vocational rehabilitation and supported employment programmes in the United States which enables programme to maintain regular contact with its employed customers to monitor their job stability and respond effectively to both planned and unplanned job retention support needs (Moon et al, 1990; Wehman et al, 2003).…”

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Impact on persons with disabilities and their families when they are contributors to society through volunteerism and employment

Cheah,

Riches,

Manokara

2023

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BackgroundDespite various government initiatives, people with disabilities all over the world face some degree of hindrance when they try to contribute to society.AimThis project sought to give voice to and understand the perceptions and experiences of persons with disabilities in Singapore when contributing to society through volunteerism and employment and to explore solutions to help access and retain employment and volunteering.Method and ProcedureThis small qualitative study recruited three convenience samples of people with disabilities aged 18–49 years old who met criteria for daily activity over the previous 12 months. Participant recruitment was limited due to the Covid pandemic lockdown. Ten individuals had maintained open employment, six had worked as a volunteer and four were neither working nor volunteering. All 20 participants were briefed online on the use of the photovoice technique. Interviews were then conducted online, beginning with a 5‐min demographic survey. Approximately hour long semi‐structured interviews followed. Eleven participants used photovoice but nine who were working or volunteering did not as they were unable to take photos in their workplace. Several individuals were supported during the interview by a caregiver or staff member for example a job coach.FindingsThemes were identified within the four central areas of enquiry: (i) self‐perceptions of being a beneficiary or contributor to society; (ii) the benefits to working and volunteering; (iii) enablers and barriers to working and volunteering and (iv) solutions to access and retain employment and volunteering. Several barriers to use of photovoice were encountered. The importance of inclusive and conducive environments was recognised along with the roles of all stakeholders across the ecosystem.ConclusionEmployment and volunteering can significantly impact quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families and benefit the society. Collaboration among all stakeholders is required to better address solutions and improve desired employment and volunteer outcomes.

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Impact on persons with disabilities and their families when they are contributors to society through volunteerism and employment

Cheah,

Riches,

Manokara

2023

Research Intellect Disabil

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“…Another was to be open to the idea that a customized job for a student can meet employers’ needs well. Several employers recommended that their peers consider a model called Partners With Business, in which a co-worker provides on-the-job supports rather than external service system staff (Wehman, Revell, & Brooke, 2003). The suggestion was made for employers to set high standards for employees with disabilities, making them the same as for all other employees.…”

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Harnessing the Power of Community Conversations to Improve Transition Outcomes for Youth With IDD

Molfenter

Hartman

Neugart³

et al. 2018

Journal of Disability Policy Studies

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Life after high school for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) looks very different from the lives of their peers without disabilities (Aron & Loprest, 2012; Newman, Wagner, Cameto, Knokey, & Shaver, 2010). Disparities for youth with IDD exist in rates of postschool competitive employment (Gold, Fabian, & Luecking, 2013). For example, secondary analyses of data from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) found that just 27.9% of young adults with significant intellectual disability, autism, and multiple disabilities were employed up to 2 years after leaving high school (Carter, Austin, & Trainor, 2012). Simonsen (2010) found that just 14.2% of young adults with IDD worked in integrated jobs with competitive wages. Early work experiences are also limited. In a study involving more than 130 high school students with IDD, only 16% had paid community employment, compared with the 66% employment rate of youth without disabilities in the same communities during the same time period (Carter et al., 2010). Thus, the challenge of equipping and supporting students with IDD for adult life and meaningful employment is a pressing issue for many communities. At the same time, federal legislation and public policies mandate that the education system implement changes to address poor postschool outcomes. Transition planning requirements added to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA), the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, and the School-to-Work Opportunities Act of 1994 all called for improved transition planning, career development opportunities, and greater levels of inclusion to advance outcomes (Mazzotti, Test, & Mustian, 2014). Increased impetus on the public education system to facilitate positive outcomes through community employment experiences and high 739406D PSXXX10.

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“…One of the unique features contributing to the success of supported employment is the role of employment support professionals (ESPs) who assist individuals with significant disabilities to obtain and maintain competitive employment in integrated community workplaces (Parent, Unger, Gibson, & Clements, 1994;Wehman, Revell, & Brooke, 2003). Traditionally called job coaches, these professionals include employment specialists and consultants, job developers, job placement personnel, and transition specialists and other school-to-work personnel.…”

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National certification initiative for employment support professionals: Promoting quality integrated employment services

Novak

Parent-Johnson

Owens

et al. 2014

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

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This article describes a recent certification initiative to build an international network of professionals who have the knowledge and skills to provide quality integrated employment services to individuals with a variety of disabilities. An overview of the history and conceptual framework guiding the development of the Employment Support Professional Certification Program will be followed by a presentation of findings from a preliminary survey study of 93 professionals who have been certified. Survey respondents identified both personal and professional motivations for pursuing the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) designation, including the desire to (a) achieve a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction, (b) demonstrate a professional standard of competence and commitment to the profession, and (c) garner professional credibility and enhanced opportunities for career advancement. The authors describe ongoing efforts and recommendations for validating the credentialing program and for increasing the number of certified professionals equipped to establish and expand equitable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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Competitive Employment

Cited by 50 publications

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Impact on persons with disabilities and their families when they are contributors to society through volunteerism and employment

Impact on persons with disabilities and their families when they are contributors to society through volunteerism and employment

Harnessing the Power of Community Conversations to Improve Transition Outcomes for Youth With IDD

National certification initiative for employment support professionals: Promoting quality integrated employment services

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