START UP | Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, & Training | Business Ownership for People with Disabilities

Description: Michael Callahan is with Marc Gold & Associates and Employment for All. In this online seminar, he discusses the emerging concept of Customized Employment, a strategy useful for assisting people with significant disabilities to become employed, as well as anyone who has a complex life in our society. He explains some similarities and differences on a couple of issues that are easy to be confused about relating to Customized Employment. One is the similarity and difference with the Supported Employment concept that's been around the disability field for nearly 20 years. And, he discusses the issues concerning similarities and differences with different approaches to job development.

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This activity was originally developed by T-TAP, funded by a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (Number E 9-4-2-01217). The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. Nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply the endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.