A Status Report to the Nation on Inclusion in Employment of People with Mental Retardation

Issue title: Mental Retardation

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Davis, Sharon

Affiliations: Department of Research and Program Services, The Arc, Arlington, Texas

Abstract: The Arc believes that the vast majority of people with mental retardation can be employed. With new knowledge and technology, even more people with mental retardation will be considered employable. In addition, with appropriate education, training, and support, these workers can be fully integrated into settings where they will receive equitable wages and benefits, including retirement programs for work performed. They will, therefore, contribute to their own independence and to the value of their community (The Arc, 1990).

Keywords: Mental retardation, Competitive employment, Supported employment, Inclusion, National, state comparison

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-1994-4403

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 243-254, 1994