Does being in sheltered workshops improve the employment outcomes of supported employees with intellectual disabilities

作者: Robert Evert Cimera

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-2011-550

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摘要: This study examined the vocational outcomes of two cohorts supported employees - 4,904 who participated in sheltered workshops and that didn't participate workshops. Individuals these groups were matched based up their diagnosis, presence secondary conditions, gender. It was found from non-sheltered workshop group just as likely to be employed (60.4% versus 59.6%). Further, earned significantly more ($137.20 $118.55 per week), worked hours (24.78 22.44), cost less serve ($4,542.65 $7,894.63).

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