scholarly journals The TennesseeWorks Partnership: Elevating employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik W. Carter ◽  
Elise McMillan ◽  
Wanda Willis ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities

Preparing Individuals With Disabilities for Inclusive Employment Through the Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Program

Inclusion ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 224-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalun Zhang ◽  
Cheryl Grenwelge ◽  
Stefania Petcu
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Postsecondary Access ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
And Training

Abstract In an era of globalization, receiving postsecondary education (PSE) becomes necessary for young adults to gain meaningful employment and earn a decent income that supports his or her independent living. The same is true for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire for inclusive employment and community living. However, although an increasing number of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have participated in various formats of PSE, this population is still severely underserved. Moreover, those who receive PSE are sometimes simply gaining a college experience or learning functional skills on college campuses. The purpose of this article is to present inclusive employment outcomes of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who graduated from the Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) program. These individuals' successful stories demonstrate that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can complete a PSE program focusing on employment outcomes and start a professional career.

Cost-benefit analyses of employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Josh Taylor ◽  
Lauren Avellone ◽  
Rob Cimera ◽  
Valerie Brooke ◽  
Aliza Lambert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Cost

BACKGROUND: Understanding the cost-benefit of vocational rehabilitation services is critical to improve competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this scoping review was to analyze and synthesize micro and macroeconomic analyses of various types of vocational services which promote the employment outcomes of individuals with IDD. METHODS: This scoping review searched peer-reviewed and grey literature sources published between 2000 and 2020, examining both micro and macroeconomic analyses. RESULTS: A total of 26 studies met inclusion criteria. The majority of studies reported positive effects for the cost-benefit of integrated service approaches such as supported and customized employment. Conversely, our findings show no cost-benefit for sheltered workshops, and in some cases, negative effects. CONCLUSION: Limitations to the included studies as well as implications and recommendations for practice, policy, and future research are discussed.

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