• Research Study One

    The Effects of Parent and Peer Mentoring on the Employment and Community Engagement Outcomes of Adults with IDD: An Intervention Efficacy, Scale-Up Study.

    This study will develop and test a mentor-based, shared decision-making intervention for improving competitive integrated employment (CIE) and community outcomes for transition-age youth with IDD.

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  • Research Study Two

    The Impact of CIE on the Lives of People with IDD: A Mixed-Methods Intervention Development Study Across Multiple Businesses

    This study will Identify competitive integrated employment (CIE) aspects that enhance quality of life in employees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

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  • Research Study Three

    Inspiring and Preparing Disempowered Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to Pursue Technology Training and Careers: Scaling up the TECH-Prep Intervention.

    This research will expand and refine a tech-prep program to increase technology-based, career focused skills in underserved youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

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  • Research Study Four

    Evaluating the Effects of the Career Network Intervention on Career Development Activities and CIE Outcomes of Students with IDD: An Intervention Development Study

    This research will create a technical assistance and training model for college professionals to improve employment opportunities for college students with IDD.

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  • Research Study Five

    Development of a Fidelity Scale of Supported Employment Services for Individuals with IDD: An Intervention Development Study

    This research will increase the quality of supported employment services provided to people with IDD by establishing a valid and reliable scale for implementation.

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Research Findings Videos: Researchers discuss employment for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disablilities in this three-part series designed to assist and educate individuals and their families on the benefits of Compettitive Integrated Employment.
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Sonya Fields

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Career Planning Toolkit

Career Planning Toolkit

Career Planning: There's a Toolkit for That! The Career Planning Toolkit includes activities, assessments, and strategies to support students with...
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Supported & Customized Employment: Side by Side Referral Decision Guide

For vocational rehabilitation agencies offering both supported and customized employment approaches to pursuing employment for people with disabilities, there...
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