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Project

AMHTA Kessler

Center:

AK-Center for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

Karen Heath, MS
[email protected]
907-264-6273

Project Description:

BrainWorks is a customized self-employment model to assist individuals with brain injury in business ownership. It was developed through a participatory action research process, which included tow entrepreneurs who experienced brain injury. Currently, a total of 12 participants are actively involved with BrainWorks, of which nine have launched or are close to launching their businesses. In order to continue supporting systems change, Trust funding will allow BrainWorks to serve current participants and recruit three new participants for a total of 15 active participants.

Keyword(s):

Brain Works, Customized, Employment, Self-employment

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Demonstration Services

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County