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

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Article Publication Date: 
5/9/2008
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.
Article Author: 
Wehman, Paul; Brooke, Valerie; Green, Howard; Hewett, Millie; Tipton, Maggie
Sources: 
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Keywords: 
Human Services
public-private partnership; supported employment; job coach; community rehabilitation program; CRP; employment support organization; ESO; MANPOWER;

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