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| Wehman, Paul | 3 |
| Barcus, J. Michael | 1 |
| Brooke, Valerie | 1 |
| Gibson, Karen | 1 |
| Unger, Darlene | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
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Wehman, Paul; And Others – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1979
The article briefly describes Project Employability, a job training and placement program for the developmentally disabled in Virginia, and presents three case studies to illustrate the project's job placement process. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Programs, Job Placement
Peer reviewedWehman, Paul; Barcus, J. Michael – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1985
The authors advocate a supported work approach for disabled youth which features four components: (1) job placement, (2) job site training and advocacy, (3) ongoing assessment, and (4) follow-along and transition. Logistical considerations of such an approach in the public schools are explored, including transportation, community-referenced…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Intervention, Job Placement, Models
Peer reviewedWehman, Paul; Gibson, Karen; Brooke, Valerie; Unger, Darlene – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 1998
Provides an in-depth look at two young women (ages 18 and 22) with severe mental retardation who obtained competitive employment with support from their families, employment specialist, and coworkers while attending public school. The process and design of such employment supports are described. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Employment Services, Family Involvement, Job Placement
