Supported employment: principles and practices for interdisciplinary collaboration

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Reed, Cheryl A.^; | Rumrill Jr., Phillip D.

Affiliations: Department of Rehabilitation Education and Research, University of Arkansas, 346 N West Avenue, Fayetteville, AR, USA 72701 | Department of Education and Special Services, Kent State University, Kent, OH, USA

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Abstract: This article provides an overview of the philosophical and practical aspects of supported employment. The authors describe: (1) the primary supported employment clientele; (2) the disciplines and professions involved in delivering community-based employment services for the population; and (3) selected intervention strategies that maximize supported employees' job tenure and satisfaction. Guidelines for interdisciplinary collaboration in identifying and implementing supported employment services are offered.

Keywords: Rehabilitation, Community, Employment

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1997-9306

Journal: Work, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 237-244, 1997