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Consumer Focus Group Findings – Washington
10/20/2006 | Requests *Summary
Three focus group studies on employment support services for people with developmental disabilities are presented here. The first was conducted by self-advocates who gathered feedback from vocational rehabilitation consumers about services received . The second gathered views from consumers on which services were most effective in helping them gain employment. The final is a presentation on the perceptions of people with disabilities and employers on the meaning and importance of work.
Author
Kaszynski, Jayne; Brouner, Joelle; Adams, George; Hayes, Resa
Available Files
- Self-Advocate Focus Group Report PDF (1,786K, 25 pages)
- Services Assessment Focus Group Report PDF (31K, 8 pages)
- Services Assessment Focus Group Report Word (70K, 8 pages)
- Meaning of Work Presentation PDF (145K, 15 pages)
- Meaning of Work Presentation PowerPoint (363K, 15 pages)
Keywords
Advocacy; Community Inclusion; Independent Living; focus groups; vocational rehabilitation; MIG; self-advocacy
Topic
Consumer/Participant Direction, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Employment Programs, Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Type/Tool
Archived conference materials / Presentations, Assessments, Surveys, Training materials
Source
Grantee produced, Washington
State
Washington, All States/Territories
Date Created
09/11/2008
Contact
Stephen Kozak
Health and Recovery Services Administration
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
kozaks@dshs.wa.gov
360-725-3652
Health and Recovery Services Administration
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
kozaks@dshs.wa.gov
360-725-3652
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* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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