Working on purpose: 6 steps to employment and a framework for planning

Issue title: Proceedings of the 25th Annual APSE National Conference

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Blessing, Carol

Affiliations: ILR School/Employment and Disability Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Carol Blessing, LMSW, 11 Buchanan Way, Averill Park, NY 12018, USA. Tel.: +1 518 265 3759; Fax: +1 518 283 4408; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Working on Purpose: 6 Steps to Employment and a Framework for Planning is a unique blend of integrated employment and person-centered planning theories packaged in one practical resource. It provides a value-based step-by-step process for supporting individuals with disabilities explore, discover and experience meaningful community inclusion and productive civic engagement and contribution. This paper is a synthesis of material that was presented at the 2013 National APSE conference in Indianapolis, Indiana in June. In addition to learning the content that is represented here conference participants received a hard copy version of the Working on Purpose workbook and planning templates.

Keywords: Employment, person-centered planning, civic engagement, disability, community inclusion

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-130680

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 143-147, 2014