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KMID : 1001720100200010093
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Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
2010 Volume.20 No. 1 p.93 ~ p.127
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A demonstration study of the supported employment program for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a university
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Park Seung-Hee
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Abstract
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This is the first study conducted in Korea to present outcomes of supported employment program for individuals with intellectual disabilities in a university. The purpose of this study is to devise components and procedures of the supported employment program based on "place-train model", implement the program, present the outcomes of the program, and provide suggestions for future development of the supported employment for individuals with severe disabilities. A supported employment program in a university was developed with 7 processes based on the literature review and consultation: 5 work sites were chosen and 8 individuals with intellectual disabilities were placed to appropriate job tasks in those settings. They received a two-month job-site training based on their individualized job training plans. The outcomes of this study are: first, the components and procedures of supported employment programs on campus are developed in detail; second, this study shows both quantitative and qualitative data on outcomes of the supported employment program. Data were collected on improvement of job accomplishment, perspectives of coworkers without disabilities toward disability, types of natural supports provided by coworkers. satisfaction levels of participants, their parents, staffs in charge of 5 work sites and user of those work sites. Data on job accomplishments of participants were measured using pre- and post-tests of common job skills and weekley average performances of specific job skills. All of 8 participants improved the performances of their job skills. Data on work accuracy and speed of some participants were also improved at the central library and a college administrative office. Coworkers had advanced their perspectives on disability and provided various natural supports to all participants. Satisfaction levels of the program were also highly reported. Finally, this study indicates difficulties and problems in delivering the supported employment program in university environments and provides suggestions for future study and enhancement of supported employment policy and implementation.
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KEYWORD
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supported employment, employment of persons with severe disabilities, persons with intellectual disabilities, place-train model, natural supports, university environmrnts
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