Employment Pathways (RRTC Parent Mentorship)
Project Description:
The expectations, investments, and supports of family members can have a powerful influence on employment outcomes of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yet many families still struggle to envision employment, to know how to pursue it, or to assemble the supports their supported adult with IDD needs to find and maintain integrated employment. Drawing upon the experience, expertise, and encouragement of others who have successfully navigated the path to employment may provide the support and guidance these family members need to successfully find employment for their supported adult with IDD.
This intervention development study will (a) develop a practical mentoring intervention package that provides family members both with relevant information and personalized mentoring; (b) evaluate the package's impact on employment outcomes within a rigorous study; (c) examine how the intervention is implemented; and (d) package and disseminate the intervention in widespread ways through our extensive state and national networks.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
None
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
Yes
