Social and Economic Outcomes: Are Supported Employment Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities a Good Investment?
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A longitudinal study of employment and skill acquisition among individuals with developmental disabilities.
Recent legislation, especially the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, generated the closure of institutions for people with disabilities and inclusion into community residences and employment. It has been well documented that individuals with developmental disabilities often experience difficulties with employment including both obtaining and maintaining jobs, and many researchers have lo...
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