Employment First: A Beginning Not an End

Vocational Rehabilitation Service Patterns and Outcomes for Individuals with Autism of Different Ages

“…Employment as the most desirable social achievement for young adults, including those with disabilities (Hendricks 2010), has already been adopted as the priority of services for adults with disabilities in many states (Kiernan et al 2011;Migliore et al 2014). It has been well recognized that participation in employment, resulting job-related social status, and increased financial independence are essential components of adult life (Gerhardt and Lainer 2011;Roux et al 2013).…”

La transition de l’école à la vie adulte d’une élève ayant une déficience intellectuelle légère

“…D'autres parents rapportent être peu sollicités dans le processus de transition et mentionnent que la planification de la transition est peu ou pas coordonnée (Davies & Beamish, 2009). Les membres de la famille expriment aussi différentes appréhensions au sujet de l'accès au travail : ils s'inquiètent des horaires de travail variables, de l'encadrement du jeune et de son acceptation dans le milieu de travail (Kiernan, Hoff, Freeze, & Mank, 2011).…”

Promoting transition to adulthood for youth with physical disabilities and health impairments

“…After the new hire has stabilized at work long term ongoing follow up services are provided that last throughout the duration of the employee's job retention. Resources focus on employment now or "work first" (Kiernan, Hoff, Freeze, & Mank, 2011), rather than "getting ready to get ready to work." Notably, in light of knowing about how evidenced-based practices, like supported employment, can assist people with disabilities in gaining and maintaining employment, prevocational services that require individuals with significant disabilities to "get ready" to work continue to be valued and offered.…”