Article 2009

Customized transitions: Discovering the best in us

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Phillips, William L.
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Callahan, Michael
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Shumpert, Norciva
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Puckett, Kim
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Petrey, Rebecca
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Summers, Karen
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Phillips, Lynn
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Journal · Vol. 30 · Issue 1 · pp. 49-55
Abstract

Transitions from school to work are particularly difficult for students with cognitive disabilities. Job placements in appropriate inclusive community work settings have proven to be possible yet job retention is poor. This article focuses on using customization as a strategy for successful transitions. Six students in rural Kentucky will be receiving resources from vocational rehabilitation and special education to create a discovery portfolio, individualized job development, and customized employment. Their transition will be part of a ten year follow-up study that will track their employment history, inclusion in their chosen community, and asset building. Our goal is to place them in full-time employment that provides a living wage. © 2009 IOS Press. All rights reserved.

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Transition inclusion school-to-work customized employment Discovery

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Employment adult female human male adolescent Article Vocational education United States autism clinical article career planning Work experience vocational rehabilitation vocational guidance special education
Author Affiliations
College of Education, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, United States
Marc Gold and Associates, MI, United States
Model Laboratory School, Richmond, KY, United States
Advocate, Richmond, KY, United States
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