Affiliations: Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation,
Utah State University, 2865 Old Main, Logan, UT 84322-2865, USA | Department of Education, Humboldt State University,
Arcata, CA 95521-8299, USA
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Robert L. Morgan, Department of
Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, 2865 Old Main,
Logan, UT 84322-2865, USA. Tel.: +1 435 797 3251; E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract: How do individuals with developmental disabilities identify job
preferences? They may first receive information on various jobs, then identify
preferred ones. Preferences jobs could then be considered in relation to job
skills, job requirements, resources, limitations, job availability, and other
variables to make a job placement. This article describes a video-based job
preference program developed for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Using a computer and CD ROMs, individual participants and a facilitator (e.g.,
rehabilitation counselor, transition specialist) initially watch video to
identify preferred working conditions. At this stage, an individual watches 20
jobs in 10 pairs matching preferred work conditions and identifies preferred
jobs. After two sets of pairings involving the same 20 jobs, preferred ones are
inferred based on repeated selection. The article reviews the program's
development and initial reliability and validity research. Use of the program
is discussed as part of the vocational assessment process.
