SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT VALUES S

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  Supported employment demonstration projects emerged during the late 1970's and early
1980's. Generally, these demonstration projects were small and typically were tied to university-based
programs. Prior to the availability of supported jobs employment as a service option, the values inherent
in traditional sheltered employment job programs, sometimes referred to as affirmative industry, can be
traced back to a time when community-oriented services for people with disabilities did not exist and
a facility-based solution seemed to fit the need. Facility-based programs offered families security,
consistency, and safety.
KEY EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
1972: Principle of Normalization
Wolf Wolfensburg calls for a new service delivery paradigm which moves services for people with
disabilities away from segregated programs into the mainstream of society. The principle of
normalization became imbedded in federal law and community services for people with disabilities
became increasingly available.
1972: Try Another Way
Marc Gold and Associates develops a new vocational training technology which demonstrates that
people with significant cognitive disabilities can learn complex vocational tasks.
1973: Centers for Independent Living
For the first time, the government re-cognizes independent living as a viable concept and Centers for
Independent Living are funded and opened around the country.
1975: Public Law 94-142
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act mandates a free and appropriate public education
for all children in the least restrictive environment.