ERIC Number: EJ1292641
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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A Qualitative Study of Supported Employment Practices in Project SEARCH
Almalki, Saeed
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, v67 n2 p140-150 2021
Project SEARCH is a unique program for young adults with intellectual disabilities to transition from high school to work. This program teaches individuals with intellectual disabilities (interns) job skills in an inclusive work environment, such as a hospital. The purpose of the study is to understand the involvement and perceptions of supported employment within Project SEARCH for coworkers of the interns and Project SEARCH staff. Qualitative research methods were employed in this study. The data were collected by interviewing two groups separately, Project SEARCH staff and coworkers of the interns. The results indicated that the participants had provided an inclusive work environment to the interns through positive attitudes and support. The results have important implications for research in the field of inclusive and supported employment.
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Supported Employment, Job Skills, Work Experience Programs, Internship Programs, Inclusion, Work Environment, Transitional Programs, Employee Attitudes, Employees, Vocational Education, Program Effectiveness, Agency Cooperation, Positive Attitudes, Interpersonal Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Cooperation, Barriers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: New York
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