ERIC Number: EJ743150
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
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Ex-Post-Facto Analysis of Competitive Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Mental Retardation: National Perspective
Moore, Corey L.; Harley, Debra A.; Gamble, David
Mental Retardation: A Journal of Practices, Policy and Perspectives, v42 n4 p253-262 2004
Disparities in proportions of competitive job placements and provision of vocational rehabilitation services by level of mental retardation were identified for 28,565 individuals. Chi-square results reveal that consumers with mild mental retardation are significantly more likely to achieve competitive jobs compared to those with more severe levels. Logistic regression indicated that the odds of achieving a competitive job for consumers receiving job placement services, business/vocational training, and counseling were nearly two times that of individuals not receiving such services. Findings suggest that a significantly lower proportion of these services were provided to consumers with severe/profound mental retardation. Implications of findings for service, research, and policy are discussed.
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Placement, Mild Mental Retardation, Statistical Analysis, Severe Mental Retardation, Counseling, Employment Patterns, Employment Services, Employment Opportunities, Competitive Selection
American Association on Mental Retardation. P.O. Box 7065, Lawrence, KS 66044-7065. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://www.aamr.org/Periodicals/index.shtml.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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