Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ405355
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Benefits and Costs of Supported Employment: An Analysis of the Illinois Supported Employment Project.
Conley, Ronald W.; And Others
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, v22 n4 p441-47 Win 1989
A cost-benefit analysis is presented for Illinois's statewide supported employment initiative for individuals with developmental disabilities. The analysis concludes that society realized a $0.75 return for every $1.00 invested in supported employment, while supported employees realized a 37 percent increase in their earnings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adults, Cost Effectiveness, Developmental Disabilities, Employment Programs, State Programs, Wages
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Illinois
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