Supported Employment for Persons with Deaf-Blindness and Mental Retardation.

Griffin, S. L.; Lowry, J.

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ERIC Number: EJ405266

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Publication Date: 1989

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Supported Employment for Persons with Deaf-Blindness and Mental Retardation.

Griffin, S. L.; Lowry, J.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v83 n10 p495-99 Dec 1989

This article identifies segments of the deaf-blind population needing additional support to secure and maintain employment, such as the deaf-blind mentally retarded. Supported employment models are described in this context, with special emphasis on the individual placement model and its approaches to job development, worker assessment, training and placement. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Adults, Deaf Blind, Employment Problems, Employment Services, Job Development, Job Placement, Job Training, Mental Retardation, Models, Multiple Disabilities

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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