In the USA alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labour market. This book provides a comprehensive approach to developing a successful jobs program for persons with developmental disabilities, drawn from the author's extensive experience and real success.
In the USA alone, there are roughly three million individuals living with a developmental disability, but less than a third are active in the labour market. This book provides a comprehensive approach to developing a successful jobs program for persons with developmental disabilities, drawn from the author's extensive experience and real success.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
David B. Wiegan has over 30 years' experience in vocational services for persons with developmental disabilities. He is currently Executive Director of Mid-Valley Rehabilitation in McMinnville, Oregon, where the job placement system employed boasts a 90 percent success rate, with some clients retaining their jobs for more than 20 years.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1. The Philosophy of Employment. Chapter 2. The Business Model. Chapter 3. Understanding Job Success. Chapter 4. Understanding the Client. Chapter 5. The Job Development Plan. Chapter 6. Individual Job Development. Chapter 7. Corporate Job Development. Chapter 8. Natural Supports. Chapter 9. Understanding the Job. Chapter 10. On the Job Training. Chapter 11. Job Coaching. Chapter 12. Financial Success. Chapter 13. Hiring and Training Staff. Chapter 14. Mythology. Chapter 15. Health, Diet, and Socialization. Chapter 16. Organizations, Structures, and Ethics. Addendum: Principles of Job Success. References. Index