Pathways to paid work for youth with severe disabilities: Perspectives on strategies for success

IF 1.2 Q3 REHABILITATION

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Pub Date : 2022-12-09 DOI:10.3233/jvr-221221

Michele A. Schutz, B. Schwartzman, Jessica Awsumb, L. Burgess, E. Carter, J. Taylor

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Paid work during high school serves as a steppingstone to postsecondary employment for young adults with severe disabilities. Yet youth with significant cognitive impairments rarely have the opportunity to experience paid work during high school. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to identify the range of facilitators that promote paid employment for youth with severe disabilities during high school. METHODS: We conducted individual and focus group interviews with 74 special educators, adult agency providers, school district leaders, family members of youth with severe disabilities, and local employers. RESULTS: Participants discussed 36 facilitators spanning nine major categories: collaboration, training and information, attitudes and mindsets, supports for youth, youth work experiences, knowledge and skill instruction, staffing, individualization, and transportation. We identified similarities and differences in the factors emphasized by each of the five stakeholder groups. CONCLUSION: Renewed attention should be focused on key practices and partnerships needed to facilitate community-based work experiences for youth with severe disabilities prior to graduation.

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为严重残疾青年提供有偿工作的途径:对成功战略的看法

背景:高中期间的有偿工作是严重残疾的年轻人中学后就业的垫脚石。然而，有严重认知障碍的年轻人很少有机会在高中期间体验有偿工作。目的:本研究的目的是确定促进高中严重残疾青年有薪就业的促进因素范围。方法:我们对74名特殊教育工作者、成人机构提供者、学区领导、严重残疾青年的家庭成员和当地雇主进行了个人和焦点小组访谈。结果:与会者讨论了36个促进因素，涵盖9个主要类别:协作、培训和信息、态度和心态、对青年的支持、青年工作经验、知识和技能指导、人员配备、个性化和交通。我们确定了五个利益相关者群体所强调的因素的异同。结论:应重新关注促进严重残疾青年毕业前社区工作经验所需的关键实践和伙伴关系。

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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation REHABILITATION-

CiteScore

1.70

自引率

33.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation will provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information about the major areas that constitute vocational rehabilitation. Periodically, there will be topics that are directed either to specific themes such as long term care or different disability groups such as those with psychiatric impairment. Often a guest editor who is an expert in the given area will provide leadership on a specific topic issue. However, all articles received directly or submitted for a special issue are welcome for peer review. The emphasis will be on publishing rehabilitation articles that have immediate application for helping rehabilitation counselors, psychologists and other professionals in providing direct services to people with disabilities.