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Direct linkCimera, Robert Evert; Wehman, Paul; West, Michael; Burgess, Sloane – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2012
This study investigated whether sheltered workshops help prepare individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for competitive employment within the community. Two groups of individuals were compared: (a) 215 supported employees who were in sheltered workshops prior to entering supported employment and (b) 215 supported employees who were not in…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Employees, Autism, Sheltered Workshops
Peer reviewedWehman, Paul; And Others – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1987
Examines a study conducted by Lam (1986) which compared sheltered and supported employment programs for persons with mental retardation. Discusses how study was designed and how some conclusions were drawn. Raises questions about outcome data interpretation and presents alternative means of comparing program models. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Mental Retardation, Program Effectiveness, Research Problems
Peer reviewedWest, Michael; Revell, Grant; Wehman, Paul – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Reports findings from a national survey of 385 day support providers regarding conversion of resources from segregated services to supported employment. Approximately 23% of all agencies and 37% of agencies with both facility-based programs and supported employment indicate that they had converted resources to community-based employment.…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
