More individuals with an intellectual disability now possess prerequisite skills and supports
necessary for successful work force integration than did previous generations. The current …

The literature shows that many adults with disabilities and their families prefer integrated
employment. Federal and state policies promote participation of individuals with disabilities …

Despite national and state policies promoting integrated employment, the majority of adults
with intellectual or developmental disabilities (76%) are served in facility-based programs …

Abstract Based on the 2010–2011 National Survey of Community Rehabilitation Providers,
findings are presented on people with all disabilities and people with intellectual and …

This study examines the effects of socio-economic, attitudinal, and support-related variables
on the employment status of young adults with disabilities who participate in community …

Community employment outcomes were examined for 338 transitioning youth with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities in one state 18 months after exiting public …

BACKGROUND: The federal government has invested billions of dollars to promote
employment for adults with intellectual disabilities. Despite this investment, the employment …

BACKGROUND: States have moved toward defunding sheltered workshops and supporting
the transformation towards integrated competitive employment and inclusive day services …

Although calls to expand integrated employment opportunities have permeated recent
legislative and policy initiatives in the United States, substantial numbers of adults with …

Opportunities for community employment of people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities are limited, and have not improved over the past quarter century of interest and …