1	Supported Employment
2	Rehabilitation Act Definition The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1986 and 1992 (with revisions in 1998) defined supported employment as competitive work in an integrated work setting for individuals with the most severe disabilities for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred. The definition of supported employment also includes "transitional employment for persons with severe disabilities due to mental illness."
3	Statistics: Where Are We? "The unemployment rate for Americans with Disabilities hovers at 70 percent. Home ownership rates are in the single digits. And Internet access for Americans with disabilities is half that of people without disabilities." (President George W. Bush quote from Fulfilling America's Promise to Americans with Disabilities)
4	Individual Employment Model Individual employment offers more opportunity for personal fulfillment, fair pay for real work and community inclusion than does group employment.
5	Person Centered Job Plans Vocational goals & experience Interests Potential Support Options/Needs Next steps Resources Timelines Responsible team members
6	Employment Focus: Best Practices for Supports Services focus on competitive employment Eligibility is based on consumer choice Rapid job search Integration with mental health treatment Attention to consumer preferences Benefits counseling Time-unlimited and individualized support
7	Employment Focus: Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Best Practices Facts There are over 105,000 individuals with multiple and profound disabilities experiencing independence, integration, and empowerment in competitive, community-based careers accessed through supported employment.
8	Employment Focus: Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Best Practices for Supports Employment must be viewed as a real option for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities need to be involved in all aspects of decision making that affect their work lives. Work by people with disabilities needs to happen within and as a part of the regular work force in typical work settings. Employment supports should be based on individual needs and preferences and should be flexible.
9	The Process of Supported Employment Self Determination Career Planning Job Development Job Acquisition Work Support Holistic Life Support Career Advancement
10	Holistic Life Support Holistic Life Support is needed to ensure that individuals have consistent service and opportunities for community activities that connect to work, home, social, and recreational needs.
11	Is Supported Employment Cost Effective for Supporting Persons with Intellectual Disabilities?
12	"The average cost of a..." The average cost of a supported employment placement to the federal/state vocational rehabilitation program is $4,000; half of all placements cost less than $3,000 per individual. The national average cost of supports for competitive employment is $4,200 compared to the $7,400 for supports within a day program. A state-by-state comparison indicates that costs for supported employment are from 40% to 80% of the costs of other day services, such as sheltered workshops or work activity centers. Source: American Association on Mental Retardation
13	Best Practices in a Customer-Driven Supported Employment Choice Control Careers Full Inclusion Long term Supports Community & Business Supports Total Quality Management Assistive Technology Person-Centered Planning
14	Kentucky Supported Employment Resources