Workplace Culture, Social Interactions, and Supports for Transition-Age Young Adults.

Butterworth, John; Hagner, David; Helm, David T.; Whelley, Teresa A.

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ERIC Number: EJ612944

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Workplace Culture, Social Interactions, and Supports for Transition-Age Young Adults.

Butterworth, John; Hagner, David; Helm, David T.; Whelley, Teresa A.

Mental Retardation, v38 n4 p342-53 Aug 2000

This paper reports results of a qualitative study of the workplace experiences of eight young adults with developmental disabilities. Four characteristics of supportive workplaces were identified: (1) multiple context relationships; (2) specific social opportunities; (3) a personal and team-building management style; and (4) interdependent job designs. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Developmental Disabilities, Quality of Working Life, Social Integration, Supported Employment, Transitional Programs, Work Environment, Young Adults

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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