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Peer reviewedMcCaughrin, Wendy B.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
Monetary costs and benefits of supported employment to individuals with mental retardation (n=20), taxpayers, and society were assessed, as was the quality of life of supported employees. Supported employment was found to be cost-effective over a five-year period during which programs moved from sheltered to supported employment. (DB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Economic Impact, Employment Programs, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedSchalock, Robert L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1993
The current status of state mental retardation/developmental disability agency information systems related to day and employment programs for persons with disabilities is described. Data regarding the number and characteristics of persons served in various day-employment programs and the funding sources are summarized. Suggestions regarding data…
Descriptors: Agencies, Data Collection, Database Design, Day Programs
