Using Working at Gaining Employment Skills (W.A.G.E.S.) to Teach Social Skills and Occupational Skills What is the evidence base? This is a research-based practice for students with disabilities including students with learning disabilities based on one methodologically sound group experimental study with random assignment across 222 students. This is a research-based practice for students with learning disabilities based on (n …
Practice Description: Project Search
Using Project SEARCH to Teach Employment Skills What is the evidence base? This is an evidence-based practice for students with disabilities based on two methodologically sound group experimental studies with random assignment across 222 students. Where is the best place to find out how to do this practice? https://projectsearch.us/start-a-project-search/ With whom was it implemented? Students with disabilities (2 studies, n …
Understanding the Big Picture: The Connection between Disability and Poverty and Why Financial Capability Matters – Webinar
By looking at the intersection between disability and poverty, this webinar will address myths and share strategies to promote financial capabilities and gainful employment for youth with disabilities living in or near poverty.
Competitive Integrated Employment Frequently Asked Questions Answered
This FAQs provide guidance and technical assistance to VR agencies and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving high-quality employment and exercising their informed choice about the type of employment to pursue.
Overview of Labor Laws and Employment Related Issues
For professionals who are involved with obtaining and providing work experiences for youth and young adults with disabilities, this webinar provides information on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and how it applies to youth with disabilities
Career and Technical Education & Secondary Students with Disabilities Quick Guide
This guide outlines key information about career and technical education, its benefits, interagency collaboration related to it, and examples and links to websites with more detailed and specific information.
Quick Guide: Competitive Integrated Employment
A guide for preparing students for competitive integrated employment.