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Project

Reducing Barriers to Employment for People with Significant Disabilities

Center:

NM-Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2003

Contact Information:

Judith Stevens
[email protected]
505-272-1853

Project Description:

Guided by family members and self-advocates with disabilites, research best practices in employment of people with significant disabilities. This includes a statewide and nationally announced nomination process for best practices related to people with significant disabilities. A 20 page best practice guide illustrated with case studies from nominations will be distributed in New Mexico and available over the web. People with disabilities, families, service providers and others can use this guide to identify best practices and resources. The web version will include live links to resources.

Keyword(s):

employment significant disabilities

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State, National

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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