A Model of Employment Supports for Job Seekers with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors

Alberto Migliore, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Kelly Nye-Lengerman, Institute for Community IntegrationFollow
Oliver Lyons, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Jennifer Bose, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
John Butterworth, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
ThinkWork! at the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 4-2018

Keywords

Autism, Employment interviews, Families & family life, Vocational rehabilitation, Self sufficiency, Transportation services, Disabled people, Developmental disabilities, Intellectual disabilities, Employment

Disciplines

Social Psychology | Social Work | Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling

Abstract

Interviews with 16 employment consultants-triangulated with job seekers, family members, and supervisors-revealed a model of employment supports aligned with the elements described in the literature, although with an added emphasis on (a) building trust as a key element starting from day one; (b) a circular process converging on the job match; (c) and flexible intensity of supports. The model can be used for improving clarity in communication with employment consultants about effective employment support practices for assisting job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Recommended Citation

Migliore, A., Nye-Lengerman, K., Lyons, O., Bose, J., & Butterworth, J. (2018). A model of employment supports for job seekers with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Rehabilitation, 84(2), 3–13.

Publisher

Journal of Rehabilitation