Self-Employment for People with Disabilities in the United States: A Recommended Process for Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies.

Arnold, Nancy; Seekins, Tom; Ipsen, Catherine; Colling, Kyle

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ERIC Number: EJ670809

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Self-Employment for People with Disabilities in the United States: A Recommended Process for Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies.

Arnold, Nancy; Seekins, Tom; Ipsen, Catherine; Colling, Kyle

Australian Journal of Career Development, v12 n1 p49-57 Aut 2003

Recommends a research-based process for rehabilitation agencies assisting clients with self-employment. Steps include counselor-client dialog about self-employment, use of assessment tools and resources, education/training, development of a business plan, start-up funding from the agency and other sources, business start-up, and evaluation of outcomes. (Contains 21 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Disabilities, Employment Services, Financial Support, Self Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation

Publication Type: Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue on Vocational Rehabilitation.