Strategies and Barriers in Facilitating Natural Supports for Employment of Adults with Severe Disabilities.

Hagner, David; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ508371

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Strategies and Barriers in Facilitating Natural Supports for Employment of Adults with Severe Disabilities.

Hagner, David; And Others

Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, v20 n2 p110-20 Sum 1995

Ways that 17 Massachusetts schools and 16 adult agencies promoted natural supports in employment of people with severe disabilities are discussed, along with the barriers they experienced. Results indicate wide use of some practices and confusion about the concept of natural supports and the role of service providers in facilitating involvement. (Author/SW)

Descriptors: Agency Role, Employment Services, Job Development, Job Placement, Job Training, School Business Relationship, Secondary Education, Severe Disabilities, Staff Role, Supported Employment, Transitional Programs, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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