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Public/Private Partnerships and Employment of People with Disabilities: Preliminary Evidence from a Pilot Project

05/09/2008 | Requests *

Summary

Find here preliminary findings of two demonstration projects aimed at improving employment outcomes of people with developmental disabilities by facilitating multi-sector partnerships. Two projects, one urban and one rural, specifically focused on coordination between supplemental staffing agencies and community rehabilitation programs. The authors conclude that services could be greatly improved via public/private partnerships and list ongoing programs that build on the model.

Author

Wehman, Paul; Brooke, Valerie; Green, Howard; Hewett, Millie; Tipton, Maggie

Available Files

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Keywords

Human Services; public-private partnership; supported employment; job coach; community rehabilitation program; CRP; employment support organization; ESO; MANPOWER;

Topic

Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Employment Programs

Type/Tool

Research abstracts

Source

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

State

Virginia

Date Created

06/09/2008

Contact

Valerie Brooke

vbrooke@vcu.edu
804-828-1851

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2274

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