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Preparing Rural Special Education Students for Post-School Employment.
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Nichols, Joe – Rural Educator, 2001
A survey of 137 employers in a rural Missouri community indicated that although many businesses were willing to employ former special education students, few would offer meaningful employment in terms of salary, benefits, and full-time work. Recommendations for rural educators and parents of disabled children are given. (TD)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Employer Attitudes, Employment Opportunities