More than a job : securing satisfying careers for people with disabilities / edited by Paul Wehman and John Kregel.

Other author Wehman, Paul.
Other author Kregel, John, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoBaltimore, Md. : P.H. Brookes Pub. Co., ©1998.
Descriptionxxii, 352 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Vocational rehabilitation--United States.
People with disabilities--Employment. --United States.
People with disabilities--Services for. --United States.

Contents ch. 1. Choice and self-advocacy: a consumer's perspective / Stephen French Gilson -- ch. 2. Self-advocacy in the United States: historical overview and future vision / Alicia A. Cone -- ch. 3. Promise of self-advocacy and community employment / Julie Ann Racino with contributions from Perry Whittico -- ch. 4. Developing a career path: application of person-centered planning / John Kregel -- ch. 5. Consumer involvement in vocational evaluation / Pamela Sherron Targett, Shirley S. Ferguson, Jay McLaughlin -- ch. 6. Consumer-driven training techniques / Teresa A. Grossi, Jennifer Regan, Beth Regan -- ch. 7. Supported employment: consumers leading the way / Wendy S. Parent, Alicia A. Cone -- ch. 8. Maximizing community and workplace supports: defining the role of the employment specialist / Darlene D. Unger, Wendy S. Parent -- ch. 9. Assistive technology from a user's perspective / Amy J. Armstrong, Mary R. Wilkinson -- ch. 10. Transition from school to adult life: new roles for educators / Margo Vreeburg Izzo, John R. Johnson -- ch. 11. Getting to work: personal and public transportation / Michael West, Thomas Hock -- ch. 12. Making friends and building relationships / Beth Bader Gilson, Stephen French Gilson -- ch. 13. Gaining access to the community / Ed Turner, John C. Barrett.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 97053075
ISBN1557663289

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HD7256.U5 M666 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold