3427.0 Approaches to Improve Employment Outcomes among Persons with Disabilities

Monday, October 31, 2011: 4:30 PM
Oral
Increasing employment among persons with disabilities is one of Healthy People 2020 objectives. This session includes four research papers that address critical issues related to employment in people with disabilities.
Session Objectives: Explain at least one critical factor associated with vocational success in persons with disabilities.
Moderator:

4:30 PM
Telework: Boon or Boondoggle? Does it provide acceptable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities?
Raymond E. Glazier, PhD, Parag Kunte, MPH, John Gettens, PhD and Alexis Henry, ScD, OTR/L
4:48 PM
5:06 PM
5:24 PM
Employment and Unmet Needs for Home and Community-Based Services for Working-Age Adults with Disabilities
Linda M. Long-Bellil, PhD, JD, Monika Mitra, PhD, Alexis Henry, ScD, OTR/L, John Gettens, PhD and Jianying Zhang, MSc

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Organized by: Disability
Endorsed by: Aging & Public Health

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)

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