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Paid work and intellectual disability
- Author:
- REID Patricia M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(2), June 1997, pp.87-96.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes a survey in New Zealand in which selected agencies were asked to identify adults with intellectual disabilities who had paid community-based work. Agencies forwarded invitations to adults whom they considered were successfully employed. Seventeen workers responded and were interviewed on how they obtained and learned their job and initial and ongoing support. Themes such as independence at work, the continued need for links with formal support, choices in lifestyle opportunities and lack of career path options are discussed in this article. Strategies leading to better opportunities and greater employment rates of adults with intellectual disabilities are offered.