Job success for persons with developmental disabilities / David B. Wiegan ; foreword by Ron Rush.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wiegan, David B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with disabilities--Employment.

People with disabilities.

Vocational rehabilitation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (159 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

FRONT COVER; Job Success for Persons with DevelopmentalDisabilities; Contents; Foreword; 1 The Philosophy of Employment; 2 The Business Model; 3 Understanding Job Success; 4Understanding the Client; 5The Job Development Plan; 6Individual Job Development; 7Corporate Job Development; 8Natural Supports; 9Understanding the Job; 10On-the-Job Training; 11Job Coaching; 12Financial Success; 13Hiring and Training Staff; 14Mythology; 15 Health, Diet, Exercise,and Socialization; 16 Organizations,Structures, and Ethics; Appendix: Principles of Job Success; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-39290-5

9786612392900

0-85700-187-6

OCLC:

501078746