Tuesday, October 4, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - October 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

October 2016

 

The five-year federal grant that has provided the resource for this monthly listserv officially ended on September 30, 2016.  While there are many activities still underway that were part of the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment Project, this monthly listserv will not continue. 

 

Nonetheless, the need remains to promote best and innovative practices for inclusive employment in Mississippi.  So, the listserv will be converted into an email distribution list for the Project SEARCH Southern Miss monthly newsletter.   Project SEARCH Southern Miss is a training program that consists of daily employment preparatory skills training, community development, mentoring services and work internships at The University of Southern Mississippi. https://www.usm.edu/disability-studies/project-search-mississippi-overview-0.  If you do not want to receive this newsletter, please email Dr. Jerry R. Alliston at jerry.alliston@usm.edu and decline this opportunity.

 

 

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Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).   

 

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - September 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

September 2016

 

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

 

Inside this edition:

 

1) Comparing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Support of Higher Education Access for People with Intellectual and Other Disabilities
2) Guide on Personal Competencies for College and Career Success

3) SSI Tip Sheet for Youth with Disabilities

4) College-Ready Programs and Students with Disabilities

5) Voter ID Info Cards

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1) Comparing State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Support of Higher Education Access for People with Intellectual and Other Disabilities

 

This new Think College Fast Fact explains the critical role of vocational rehabilitation (VR) in postsecondary education programs. Author Meg Grigal's analysis reveals that the more involved VR is in inclusive postsecondary programs, the better the outcomes are for students with intellectual disabilities. For a copy of the fact sheet, visit http://www.thinkcollege.net/images/stories/FF6_D2.pdf.

2) Guide on Personal Competencies for College and Career Success

 

Many students, including students with disabilities, enter college without the personal skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to achieve their education and career goals. To increase student retention, completion, and career readiness, postsecondary institutions need to incorporate youth development and leadership opportunities that help students build personal competencies. The new guide by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), Personal Competencies for College and Career Success, describes strategies postsecondary professionals can use to assist all students, including those with disabilities, to develop personal competencies that will increase their chances of success. For a free copy of the guide, visit http://www.ncwd-youth.info/PersonalCompetencies.  

 

3) SSI Tip Sheet for Youth with Disabilities

 

Supplemental Security Income: What Happens to My SSI When I Turn 18? is a new 2016 tip sheet that includes up-to-date resources and information for young people with disabilities to fully understand what happens to their Social Security Income when they turn 18. The tip sheet, developed by Transitions RTC at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, includes information about how to maintain benefits while working. For a copy of the one-page tip sheet, visit http://bit.ly/2abLLnD.

 

4) College-Ready Programs and Students with Disabilities

 

This report, College-Ready Programs and Students with Disabilities, highlights the findings from an evaluation of 15 college-ready programs to determine if the programs served students with disabilities, what program evaluation data indicated for students in these programs, and where such data was disaggregated. Published by the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT), the report includes the major findings and information about implications for practitioners in college programming. For a copy of the report, visit http://bit.ly/2akwovp.

 

5) Voter ID Info Cards

 

Be prepared for upcoming elections. Download and print a convenient wallet-sized card with voter ID information for each state, including Mississippi. There are 33 states that currently request some sort of identification at the polls. The other 17 states plus Washington D.C. follow federal guidelines in requiring ID only for first-time voters who did not provide ID when registering to vote. To print a card, visit http://www.voteriders.org/voter-id-info-cards.

 

 

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Live.WORK.Achieve~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).   

 

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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - August 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

August 2016

 

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

 

Inside this edition:

 

1) Short Survey to Help Determine IDS Emphasis Areas

2) Researchers Seek Participants for Facebook Employment Focus Group

3) For Youth with Disabilities Seeking Employment, Work Experience May Matter More than School

4) NDEAM 2016 Theme and Posters Announced

5) Disability Training - Just-in-Time!

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1) Short Survey to Help Determine IDS Emphasis Areas

 

Your opinion is important! The Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) is developing a five-year plan and needs your opinion. Please help IDS learn which areas of emphasis relating to disabilities are important to you. Your participation will help determine vital program focus areas. Please take five minutes to complete the short survey by visiting https://usmep.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWCtXoaQxyg3Bch, by September 2, 2016.

 

2) Researchers Seek Participants for Facebook Employment Focus Group

 

Researchers at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) involved in the Individual Family Information Needs and Family-Employment-System Interactions project are seeking individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to participate in an online employment forum. Forum members will discuss their experiences working through the transition into the workforce, including assessing the needs, abilities, and interests of themselves and their family members. Topics will include navigating vocational rehabilitation, and how individuals and their family members find information relating to the transition process. A private Facebook group, which has the benefit of easy access and anonymity, will be used to hold the focus group. Use the following link, which provides a screening survey and consent form to participate. Please distribute this link if you know of someone who might like to participate, http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2163131/Online-Focus-Group-Screening-Tool. If you have questions, please contact John Shepard at john.shepard@umb.edu or at 617.287.4345.

 

3) For Youth with Disabilities Seeking Employment, Work Experience May Matter More than School

 

Research in Focus, a weekly digest of new research from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), reports that, when it comes to finding a job, previous work experience may be more important for young people with disabilities than what kind of school they attended. The study referenced showed youth benefit from early training and integrated work experiences. For more information, visit http://goo.gl/RDypam.

 

4) NDEAM 2016 Theme and Posters Announced

 

The National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is coming up in October, and there's no better time than now to start planning NDEAM festivities centered around the 2016 theme: #InclusionWorks. This year's free NDEAM poster is available for mail order and download right now and captures the multi-faceted nature of the #InclusionWorks message, illustrating that inclusion works for businesses, for opportunity, and for innovation. To order or download copies of the free NDEAM poster, visit https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/2016English.htm.

 

5) Disability Training - Just-in-Time!

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has released two new online training modules: The Value Proposition for Engaging People with Disabilities and Disability Awareness to Increase Your Comfort, Confidence and Competence. These two modules are the latest in JAN's “Just-in-Time” training series. Fully accessible, these "turn-key" curricula offer an easy way for organizations to demonstrate a commitment to a disability-friendly workplace – and diligence in ensuring all employees understand their responsibilities in fulfilling it. Best of all, they're free. To access the training modules, visit http://askjan.org/training/library.htm

 

 

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Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).   

 

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Thursday, July 7, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - July 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

July 2016

 

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

 

Inside this edition:

 

1) Free ADA Webcourse for Employers

2) The Inclusion Project: Ability Reveals Itself

3) Positive News—Employment Rises for People with Disabilities

4) Web Application Helps Youth Plan Their Careers

5) College Resources, Including Scholarships and Financial Aid, for Students with Disabilities

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1) Free ADA Webcourse for Employers

 

Who has obligations under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Who has rights? What are pre-employment do’s and don’ts? What is the process for identifying and providing reasonable accommodations? The New England ADA Center offers a free online course on the requirements that employers must meet under Title I of the ADA. This free course, which is approved for 2.5 credits from the HR Certification Institute and the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, is approximately two and a half hours. For more information or to register, visit http://learn.newenglandada.org/.

 

2) The Inclusion Project: Ability Reveals Itself

 

Brad Hopton, the parent of a child with a disability, explains his interest in the Huffington Post online about the Inclusion Project that PricewaterhouseCoopers is hosting. The Inclusion Project is an innovative business gathering of senior executives and thought leaders committed to figuring out how to make the business world a better place for employees with disabilities. To read his blog, visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brad-hopton/the-inclusion-project-ability-reveals-itself_b_10243878.html.

 

3) Positive News—Employment Rises for People with Disabilities

 

In May, the major economic indicators rose for the second consecutive month for people with disabilities, according to the National Trends in Disability Employment - Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. In the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Jobs Report released June 3, the employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 27.8% in May 2015 to 28.3% in May 2016 (up 1.8%; 0.5 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio also increased from 72.5% in May 2015 to 72.9% in May 2016 (up 0.6%; 0.4 percentage points). The employment-to-population ratio, a key indicator, reflects the percentage of people who are working relative to the total population (the number of people working divided by the number of people in the total population multiplied by 100). For more information, visit http://kesslerfoundation.org/content/ntide-jobs-report-positive-news-continues-%25E2%2580%2593-employment-rises-people-disabilities.

 

4) Web Application Helps Youth Plan Their Careers

 

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) in the U.S. Department of Labor has released GetMyFuture.org, a mobile-friendly web application. GetMyFuture.org helps youth to plan their careers, search and apply for jobs, and explore their long-term higher education and postsecondary training options. Young adults and providers of employment services helped develop GetMyFuture.org. For more information or to use the app, visit http://www.careeronestop.org/GetMyFuture/index.aspx

 

5) College Resources, Including Scholarships and Financial Aid, for Students with Disabilities

 

With the advances of adaptive technologies and trends toward progressive legislation, prospective college students with disabilities now have countless resources available to make their transition to postsecondary education less stressful. This website provides information on finding specific information and resources on a variety of different disabilities, learning how to make the transition into the workforce easier and finding out what the legal rights on campus are. Discover scholarships, both narrowly- and broadly-focused, that can help students with disabilities pay for their educations, as well as additional resources for obtaining funding. For resources, visit http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/

 

 

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Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).   

 

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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

[Mspe] [SPAM] IDS Website Survey

Institute for Disability Studies

 

June 14, 2016

 

 

Please assist the Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) in providing valuable information for individuals with disabilities, their families and service providers by taking a short survey of the IDS website before Friday, July 22:  the 2-second survey.

 

 

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Thursday, June 2, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - June 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

June 2016

 

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

 

Inside this edition:

 

1) U.S. Department of Labor Signs Alliance to Increase Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities

2) JAN Publishes “Providing Temporary or Trial Accommodation Solutions”

3) Increasing Opportunities for Integrated Employment: Lessons from Indiana

4) Make Work a Part of Your Plan
5) Hey Corporate America!

6) DOJ Creates Clearinghouse for Accessible Technology Resources

7) Careers in the Arts Online Dialogue

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1) U.S. Department of Labor Signs Alliance to Increase Inclusion of Workers with Disabilities

 

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) signed an alliance agreement today with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) to promote inclusive workplaces that embrace the skills and talents of workers with disabilities. "Expanding the availability of resources and information on fostering an inclusive workforce is critical to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities," said ODEP's Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy. "Our partnership with AUCD will play an integral role in improving support for jobseekers and workers with disabilities nationwide." For more information, visit https://www.aucd.org/template/news.cfm?news_id=11976&id=17.

 

2) JAN Publishes “Providing Temporary or Trial Accommodation Solutions”

 

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has released a new publication in its Accommodation and Compliance Series, “Providing Temporary or Trial Accommodation Solutions.” Author Tracie DeFreitas, JAN lead consultant, explains that in some situations, short-term accommodations may work best for both employer and employee. She illustrates several situations in which a temporary accommodation solution could be appropriate. In addition, she provides a sample temporary/trial accommodation approval form. To read the publication, visit http://askjan.org/topics/temporary.html.

 

3) Increasing Opportunities for Integrated Employment: Lessons from Indiana

 

The Administration for Community Living is highlighting an example of a promising practice for employment benefits designed to meet the needs of individuals, to promote integrated employment, and to comply with requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ home- and community-based services (HCBS) settings rule and the Supreme Court’s Olmstead v. L.C. ruling. LIFEDesigns serves 350 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), traumatic brain injuries, and other disabilities in the south central Indiana area. They takes a holistic approach to their work providing “wrap-around” services to meet the diverse needs of their customers. For more information, visit http://acl.gov/NewsRoom/blog/2016/2016_05_17.aspx.

 

4) Make Work a Part of Your Plan

 

The University of Minnesota Research and Training Center on Community Living, through funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, has developed the Make Work a Part of Your Plan video and webinar series. The series was developed to deliver positive narratives about competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities in Minnesota and across the U.S. In a time of changing systems and services, the series also provides individuals, families, and professionals with information around raising expectations for employment, as well as participation, innovative ideas, strategies, best practices, and direction for the future of employment support. For more information and to view the series, visit https://mpccp.umn.edu/Employment.


5) Hey Corporate America!

In a recent op-ed published by DiversityInc, John D. Kemp, president and CEO of The Viscardi Center, and Brandon M. Macsata, general consultant, National Business and Disability Council at The Viscardi Center, addressed the importance of embedding disability inclusion in corporate culture. The article emphasizes five key business strategies, such as leveraging accessible technologies and inclusive marketing, that companies can implement to ensure people with disabilities are fully included at all stages of the employment lifecycle. To view the article, visit http://tinyurl.com/zmhnvos.

 

6) DOJ Creates Clearinghouse for Accessible Technology Resources

 

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has created a website compiling information regarding accessible technology and resources in one location on ADA.gov. By creating this website, DOJ hopes to allow for easier access to reference documents concerning DOJ enforcement efforts, technical assistance and guidance, the status of new regulations applicable to state and local governments and public accommodations, and other federal initiatives regarding accessibility. To view the website, go to http://www.ada.gov/access-technology/index.html.

 

7) Careers in the Arts Online Dialogue

 

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Arts and Disability Center (NADC), and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are gathering insights from artists with disabilities and their allies on the progress that has occurred over the past 10 years for people with disabilities in the arts, and seeking ideas from the community on how best to continue making positive change in the field. The Careers in the Arts Dialogue virtual conversation will take place online from June 6 through June 19, 2016.  Please join this important conversation and spread the word to other participants who may be interested. To register for the dialogue, visit http://careersinthearts.epolicyworks.org/.

 

 

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Monday, May 9, 2016

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - May 2016

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

 

May 2016

 

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

 

Inside this edition:

 

1) Share Your Ideas on Transition

2) Free TalentWorks Online Tool Addresses Accessibility of Online Job Applications

3) Understanding the Affordable Care Act: A Toolkit for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

4) The Right Supports Can Improve Opportunities for Job Seekers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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1) Share Your Ideas on Transition

 

Are you a young person with a disability or a youth ally of the disability community? There is an important conversation going on about what youth with disabilities (ages 13-25) need to become successful adults. The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth invite youth to participate in their YouthACT Transition Truths National Online Dialogue. Join this online conversation and share ideas on the strategies and supports that can help youth and young adults with disabilities and their peers become successful adults. The YouthACT Transition Truths National Online Dialogue will take place from Thursday, May 19, until Sunday, May 22. Please join this important conversation and spread the word to others who may be interested. Reminders and further information will be sent to participants before the dialogue. To register to participate, visit http://youthideas.epolicyworks.org/a/index.   

 

2) Free TalentWorks Online Tool Addresses Accessibility of Online Job Applications

 

The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT) and Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) recently launched TalentWorks, a free tool that employers and human resources professionals can use to ensure their online job applications and other recruitment tools are accessible for job seekers with disabilities. TalentWorks' library of resources builds on ideas and solutions gathered from employers, advocacy organizations, job applicants, and technology providers, offering a continuously evolving online guide with the aim of helping employers improve the accessibility of the technology they use throughout the entire employment lifecycle. For more information, visit TalentWorks at http://peatworks.org/talentworks

 

3) Understanding the Affordable Care Act: A Toolkit for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors

 

The Rehabilitation Services Administration at the Department of Education has announced the release of Understanding the Affordable Care Act: A Toolkit for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselors, a result of the 37th Institute on Rehabilitation Issues. The toolkit is designed as a resource for VR counselors on how the changes in the health care system can provide additional opportunities to eliminate barriers to employment for people and businesses. By using this toolkit, counselors may better understand how the Affordable Care Act may affect their clients, refer their clients to experts for help, and include health coverage in a plan for education or employment. To view the toolkit, visit http://www.iriforum.org/download/37IRI_ACA_Toolkit.pdf.

 

4) The Right Supports Can Improve Opportunities for Job Seekers with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

 

Research In Focus, a weekly digest of new research on the employment of people with disabilities, recently highlighted supported employment and Project SEARCH and how both interventions can improve employment outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorders. Researchers from the project on Vocational Rehabilitation Service Models for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (VCU ASD Career Links) compared data from two groups of adults with ASD who received vocational rehabilitation (VR) services.  One group only received supported employment services (SE-only group) and the second group that participated in a program called “Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports” before receiving the SE services (PS-ASD+SE). Supported employment is an evidence-based VR practice to support job seekers with disabilities in finding, learning, and maintaining a job. At the beginning, job seekers receive high levels of support from counselors, and that support is reduced as the person gains more confidence and independence at work. Project SEARCH plus ASD Supports is a program for high school students with ASD that combines internships with intensive supports to help them successfully transition from school to competitive employment. To view the article, visit http://www.naric.com/?q=en/rif/The%20Right%20Supports%20Can%20Improve%20Opportunities%20for%20Job%20Seekers%20with%20Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorders.  

 

 

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