Resources

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Association Between Employment Status and Quality of Life for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD) Plain Language Summaries 2026
Fact Sheet: Navigating Bias & Disability Disclosure Fact Sheets 2026
Fact Sheet: Technology Career Exploration Fact Sheets 2026
From Learning to Doing: Mattea’s Journey from TECH-Prep to College Case Studies 2026
How Can Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Assist in Locating College Scholarships Fact Sheets 2026
Preliminary Findings: Employer Perceptions of Hiring and Initial Support of Employees with Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2026
Technical Assistance for Systemic Change: Lessons Learned From a National Technical Assistance Center Research Briefs 2026
The Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention Project: The Course Infographics 2026
The Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention Project: The Internship Infographics 2026
The Triad Model Infographics 2026
An Exploratory Investigation of the Postsecondary STEM Opportunities for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the United States Plain Language Summaries 2026
Evaluating the Effects of the Career Network Intervention on Career Development Activities and CIE Outcomes of Students with IDD: Focus Group Results Research Briefs 2026
IRACA: Glossary of Terms Fact Sheets 2026
Research Study 4: Themes from Our Focus Groups Infographics 2026
RS2: Research Brief: The Quality of Life in Employees with IDD Research Briefs 2026
Teachers’ Perspectives on Challenges to Providing Work-Based Learning Experiences for Students with Extensive Support Needs Plain Language Summaries 2026
Building a Supported Employment Fidelity Scale Plain Language Summaries 2026
From Research to Practice: Developing a Supported Employment Fidelity Scale Infographics 2026
Quality of Life Indicators to Be Measured in Employees with IDD Infographics 2026
Research Study #1: The Effect of Paid Employment During High School on the Acquisition of Paid Competitive Employment and Community Engagement in Adulthood: A Scale-Up Evaluation Study Research Briefs 2026
Research Study #2: Toward Higher Education for all Youth with Disabilities: An Efficacy Study Research Briefs 2026
Research Study #3: Toward Culturally Responsive Support and Integrated Services: Steps to an Intervention Model for Indigenous Youth Research Briefs 2026
Research Study #4: Project Empower and Employ (EMP2): An Intervention Development Study for Youth with Disabilities At Risk for Justice Involvement Research Briefs 2026
Research Study #5: Mentoring for the Future: An Intervention Development Study Promoting Career Development and Customized Employment for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Youth Research Briefs 2026
Research Study #6: Development of a Model Guiding Research for Promoting Work and Well-Being for Transitioning Foster Care Youth with Disabilities: An Exploration and Discovery Study Research Briefs 2026
RS1: Employment Pathways Project Infographics 2026
Supporting Employment Through Parent Mentorship Infographics 2026
The Effects of a Parent-to-Parent Mentorship Intervention on the Employment Outcomes of Adults with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Plain Language Summaries 2026
Themes of High-Quality Supported Employment Infographics 2026
What Does High-Quality Supported Employment Look Like? Plain Language Summaries 2026
RS1 Case Study: Finding Momentum Through Mentorship: Marcus and Donna’s Employment Journey Case Studies 2026
RS1: Research Brief 1: Supporting Employment Through Parent Mentorship: The Employment Pathways Project Research Briefs 2026
RS1: Research Brief 2: Supporting Employment Through Parent Mentorship: Findings from the Employment Pathways Project Research Briefs 2026
RS5 Case Study: Fidelity Illustrated Case Studies 2026
RS5 Fast Facts: Why Does Supported Employment and Fidelity Matter? Fact Sheets 2026
RS5 Research Brief: What Employment Specialists Told Us About High-Quality Supported Employment for People with IDD Research Briefs 2026
Complex Employment Journeys: Case Studies of Four Families of Adults with Intellectual Disability Plain Language Summaries 2026
Predictors Associated With Paid Employment Status of Community and Technical College Students With Intellectual Disability Plain Language Summaries 2026
Recent College Graduates with Disabilities: Higher Education Experiences and Transition to Employment Plain Language Summaries 2026
Positive Behavior Support Plans Autism Q&A Fact Sheets
Building Communication Skills in Children with Autism Autism Practice Briefs 2013
Positive Behavior Supports Fact Sheets 2011
Start Strong: Classrooms that Support Autistic Students Autism Practice Briefs
The Foundational Five Autism Practice Briefs
What is Applied Behavior Analysis? Autism Practice Briefs
Discovering ME! Court-Involved Youth Implementation Guide Guides 2025
Discovering ME! Court-Involved Youth: Building Opportunities Guides 2025
Transition and Court-Involved Youth: Workplace Readiness Skills Guides 2025
What is Discovering ME! Court-Involved Youth? Guides 2025
Research Study 1: The Effect of Paid Employment During High School on the Acquisition of Competitive Integrated Employment and Community Engagement in Adulthood: A Scale-Up Evaluation Study for Youth with Autism and Related Conditions Current Research Projects 2025
Research Study 2: Toward Higher Education for all Youth with Disabilities: An Efficacy Study Current Research Projects 2025
Research Study 3: Toward Culturally Responsive Support and Integrated Services: Steps to an Intervention Model for Indigenous Youth Current Research Projects 2025
Research Study 4: Project Empower and Employ (EMP2): An Intervention Development Study for Youth with Disabilities At-risk for Justice Involvement Current Research Projects 2025
Research Study 5: Mentoring for the Future: An Intervention Development Study Promoting Career Development and Customized Employment for Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Youth Current Research Projects 2025
Research Study 6: Development of a Model Guiding Research for Promoting Work and Well-Being for Transitioning Foster Care Youth with Disabilities: An Exploration and Discovery Study Current Research Projects 2025
Research Highlights: Embracing the Future: Artificial Intelligence in the Provision of Pre-Employment Transition Services to Autistic and Neurodivergent Youth Research Highlights 2025
Creating a Task Analysis for Instruction Autism Practice Briefs 2024
Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets
Supported Employment In College: Increasing Paid Employment for College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Facilitator’s Guide Guides 2024
Perspectives on Pathways to Employment Research Briefs 2024
Effects of Paid Work Experiences on Post-School Employment Outcomes of Students with Severe Disabilities  Research Briefs 2023
Project NEXT: A Cognitive Support Technology Randomized Clinical Trial for Postsecondary Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries Research Briefs 2023
Supported and Customized Employment: Side by Side Referral Decision Guide Guides 2023
Customized employment as a pathway to competitive integrated employment: An analysis of RSA 911 data of state vocational rehabilitation agencies with the highest use of this intervention Articles 2023
Use of Customized Employment in State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs: A Retrospective Study 2017–2020 Articles 2023
The Essential Elements of Customized Employment: Results From a National Survey of Employment Providers Articles 2023
Pursuing Paid Employment for Youth with Severe Disabilities Postcards 2022
Reviewing Employment Outcomes: An Analysis of Students with I/DD in Postsecondary Programs Postcards 2022
Start on Success: A Collaboration Model Offering Work-Based Learning for Students with Disabilities Postcards 2022
Ask the Expert Q&A #1: Preparing for College - Transition to Adulthood Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2022
Ask the Expert Q&A #2: Preparing for Independent Life Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2022
Ask the Expert Q&A #3: Early High School Transition Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2022
Ask the Expert Q&A #4: Transition to Middle School Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2022
Ask the Expert Q&A #5: Transition from Preschool to Elementary School Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2025
Ask the Expert Q&A #6: Preparing Students for Transitioning to Middle School Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2025
Ask the Expert Q&A #7: Fostering Friendships Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2025
Collaborations to Support Employment Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities Research Briefs 2022
Community-Based Employment Programs for Transition Youth with Disabilities Research Briefs 2022
Effective Secondary Services for Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities Research Briefs 2022
Employment outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities in postsecondary education programs: A scoping review Plain Language Summaries 2022
The impact of competitive integrated employment on economic, psychological, and physical health outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2022
Effects of Trained Personnel Providing Employment Supports in Higher Education on the Employment Experiences of College Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: A Quasi-Experimental Study Research Briefs 2021
Effects of Post-secondary Education on Employment Outcomes and Earnings of Young Adults with Traumatic Brain Injuries Plain Language Summaries 2021
Impact of COVID-19: Considerations for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities across Major Life Domains Plain Language Summaries 2021
Making the Cut When Applying for Jobs Online Plain Language Summaries 2021
Partners in Employment: Building Strong Coalitions to Facilitate Systems Change for Youth and Young Adults Plain Language Summaries 2021
Competitive Integrated Employment for Youth and Adults with Autism: Findings from a Scoping Review Plain Language Summaries 2020
Evaluating the Effect of Work Incentives Benefits Counseling on Employment Outcomes of Transition-Age Young Adult Supplemental Security Income Recipients with Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Control Study Plain Language Summaries 2020
Inclusion of Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Postsecondary Outcomes: A Systematic Literature Review Plain Language Summaries 2020
Poster Session: Effects of knowledge translation methods on VR counselors Poster Sessions 2020
Poster Session: Fidelity of Implementation in Quasi-Experimental Design Poster Sessions 2020
Scoping Review of Cost Analyses of Employment Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2020
The Resiliency of Employees with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Shutdown: A Retrospective Review of Employment Files Plain Language Summaries 2020
Stakeholder Perspectives on Paid Work Experiences of Youth with Disabilities Research Briefs 2020
Stress and Resilience for Parents of Children With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Review of Key Factors and Recommendations for Practitioners Plain Language Summaries 2020
Discovery Book Chapters 2020
Investigating Understandings of Employment Practices for Persons with Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2020
The Essential Elements of Customized Employment: Results from a National Survey of Employment Providers Book Chapters 2020
Quick Facts 1: Disability Etiquette Fact Sheets 2020
Quick Facts 2: Realities of Hiring People with Disabilities: Myths & Facts – Problems & Solutions Fact Sheets 2020
Quick Facts 3: When the Job Candidate has a Disability Fact Sheets 2020
Quick Facts 4: Business Tax Credit & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities Fact Sheets 2020
Quick Facts 5: Employment Specialists Services and Benefits to Businesses and People with Disabilities Fact Sheets 2020
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2020
Defining Customized Employment as an Evidence-Based Practice: The Results of a Focus Group Study Plain Language Summaries 2020
Employees with Disabilities Achieving Long-term Employment Success Research Briefs 2020
Evaluating the Differential Impact of Interventions to Promote Self-Determination and Goal Attainment for Transition-Age Youth with Intellectual Disability Plain Language Summaries 2020
Toward Competitive Employment for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What Progress Have We Made and Where Do We Need to Go Plain Language Summaries 2020
Customized Employment Through the Eyes of Employers Plain Language Summaries 2020
Family Views on Integrated Employment Plain Language Summaries 2020
Project Brief 1: The Voice of Families: Exploring Perspectives on the Pathways to Integrated Employment Project Briefs 2020
Project Brief 2: Meaningful Work for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Families Project Briefs 2020
Project Brief 3: Barriers to Employment for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Families Project Briefs 2020
Project Brief 4: Supporting Integrated Employment Pursuits for Individuals with IDD: Insights from Families Project Briefs 2020
The Impact of Employment Goals and Settings on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2020
Post-Secondary Apprenticeships for Youth: Follow-up Case Studies Plain Language Summaries 2019
The Power of the Employment Specialist: Skills that Impact Outcomes Plain Language Summaries 2019
Disability Rehabilitation Research Project on Customized Employment Customized Employment Case Study #5 Case Studies 2019
Perspectives of Employers about Hiring Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Evaluating a cohort of employers engaged in a job-readiness initiative Plain Language Summaries 2019
Customized Employment Topics: Interviewing Guides 2019
Producing Customized Employment Video Resumes Infographics 2019
Quick Facts: Business Tax Credit & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities Fact Sheets 2019
Quick Facts: Employment Specialists Services and Benefits to Businesses and People with Disabilities Fact Sheets 2019
Quick Facts: When the Job Candidate has a Disability Fact Sheets 2019
Quick Facts: Disability Etiquette Fact Sheets 2019
Quick Facts: Realities of Hiring People with Disabilities: Myths & Facts – Problems & Solutions Fact Sheets 2019
Disability Rehabilitation Research Project on Customized Employment Customized Employment Case Study #4 Case Studies 2019
Barriers in Accommodation Process among Individuals with Visual Impairments Plain Language Summaries 2019
Employers’ perspectives of including young people with disabilities in the workforce, disability disclosure and providing accommodations Plain Language Summaries 2019
Conversations on Conversions: Family Perspectives on Pathways to Integrated Employment for Individuals with Severe Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2019
Customized Employment Topics: Social Capital Fact Sheets 2019
Evaluating the Differential Impact of Interventions to Promote Self-Determination and Goal Attainment for Transition-Age Youth with Intellectual Disabilities Plain Language Summaries 2019
Predictors of Employer Attitudes Toward Blind Employees, Revisited Plain Language Summaries 2019
Barriers and Facilitators to Employment as Reported by People with Physical Disabilities: An Across Disablity Type Analysis Plain Language Summaries 2019
Employer Views of Customized Employment: A Focus Group Analysis Plain Language Summaries 2019
Factors Associated with Employer Hiring Decisions Regarding People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision Plain Language Summaries 2019
Why Should Employers be Interested in Hiring People with Mental Illness? A Review for Occupational Therapists Plain Language Summaries 2019
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project on Customized Employment Customized Employment Case Study #3 Case Studies 2019
Barriers and Facilitators to Employment Among People with Multiple Sclerosis Research Briefs 2018
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project on Customized Employment Customized Employment Case Study #2 Case Studies 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 4 Case Studies 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 6 Case Studies 2019
Connecting in the Workplace: A New Take on the Social Work Environment Fact Sheets 2018
Defining Customized Employment as an Evidence-Based Practice: The Results of a Focus Group Study Plain Language Summaries 2018
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project on Customized Employment Customized Employment Case Study #1 Case Studies 2018
Disclosing Disability in the Employment Setting: Perspectives from Workers with Multiple Sclerosis Plain Language Summaries 2018
Employees with Autism Spectrum Disorder Achieving Long-Term Employment Success: A Retrospective Review of Employment Retention and Intervention Plain Language Summaries 2018
Employment Goals and Settings: Effects of Individual and Systemic Factors Plain Language Summaries 2018
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Demand-Side Intervention Toolkit or VR Professionals to Improve Employment Outcomes of People with Physical Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study - Relationships and Social Roles Research Briefs 2018
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multi-Component Demand-Side Intervention Toolkit or VR Professionals to Improve Employment Outcomes of People with Physical Disabilities: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study - Soft Skills Research Briefs 2018
Making the Cut When Applying for Jobs Online Plain Language Summaries 2018
Mediators of Symptom Cluster and Employment in People with Multiple Sclerosis Research Briefs 2018
Partners in Employment: Building Strong Coalitions to Facilitate Systems Change for Youth and Young Adults Plain Language Summaries 2018
Toward Competitive Employment for Persons with Intellectual and Development Disabilities: What Progress Have We Made and Where Do We Need to Go Plain Language Summaries 2018
Vocational Rehabilitation and Business Relations: Preliminary Indicators of State VR Agency Capacity Plain Language Summaries 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice: What are Informational Interviews? Research Briefs 2018
Q & A on Customized Employment: Informational Interviews Fact Sheets 2018
Q & A on Customized Employment: Parent Questions Answered! Fact Sheets 2018
Defining customized employment as an evidence-based practice: The results of a focus group study Articles 2018
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans with amputation: An exploration of resilience, employment and individual characteristics Articles 2018
Person-environment contextual factors as mediators for the relationship between symptom cluster and employment outcome in multiple sclerosis Articles 2018
Promoting and enhancing self-determination to improve the post-school outcomes of people with disabilities Articles 2018
Factors Influencing Functional Outcomes and Return-to-Work After Amputation: A Review of the Literature Research Briefs 2018
5 Fascinating Facts: Exploring Technology Fact Sheets 2018
5 Fascinating Facts: How You Learn Fact Sheets 2018
6 Fascinating Facts: Selecting a college Fact Sheets 2018
6 Fascinating Facts: The differences between high school and college Fact Sheets 2018
7 Fascinating Facts: Disability support services in college Fact Sheets 2018
7 Fascinating Facts: Goal setting and action planning Fact Sheets 2018
7 Fascinating Facts: Postsecondary education and training Fact Sheets 2018
8 Fascinating Facts: Applying to and paying for college Fact Sheets 2018
A Guide to Increasing Independence on a Job Site Guides 2018
A Guide to Networking with Businesses Guides 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 5 Case Studies 2019
Supported Employment Quality Features Guide Guides 2019
Autism Tips: Data Collection Fact Sheets
Essential Elements of Customized Employment for Universal Application Guides 2018
Everyone Likes to Hang Out and Kind of Meet New People: Descriptions of Social Inclusion in College Topical Papers 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 3 Case Studies 2017
Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: Vocational Rehabilitation RSA 911 Closure Data FY 2011, 2012, and 2013 Research Briefs 2017
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 2 Case Studies 2017
Predictors of Higher Education Participation for Students with Disabilities Topical Papers 2018
Student Voice: A growing movement within education that benefits students and teachers Topical Papers 2018
Customized Employment as an Evidence-based Practice to Improve the Employment Outcomes of Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Case Study 1 Case Studies 2017
Evaluating the effectiveness of Facebook to impact the knowledge of evidence-based employment practices by individuals with traumatic brain injury: A knowledge translation random control study Articles 2017
How to Collect Data on Social Skills Fact Sheets
An Overview of Multiple Sclerosis Guide Guides 2017
Customized Employment: Stories and Lessons from the Field Case Studies 2018
Effects of an employer-based intervention on employment outcomes for youth with significant support needs due to autism Articles 2017
Employment and Disability: Expanding Employment Opportunities Fact Sheets 2018
Keys to College: Five predictors of successful postsecondary education access for students with disabilities Infographics 2018
Perspectives of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors on the Career Planning Process for College Students with ASD Articles
Post-concussion symptoms in mild traumatic brain injury: Findings from a pediatric outpatient clinic Articles 2017
Predictors of vocational rehabilitation return to work outcomes in workers compensation Articles 2005
School Counselor and School Psychologist Tips for College Seeking Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets 2017
Social Security Benefits for Children and Adolescents Fact Sheets 2018
Students with autism spectrum disorder in college: Results from a preliminary mixed methods needs analysis Articles
Studying abroad inclusively: Reflections by college students with and without intellectual disability Articles 2017
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act 2014: Students in Transition Fact Sheets 2017
Tips for Parents of College Seeking Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets 2017
Tips for Professors of College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets 2018
Tips for Prospective College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets 2017
Tips for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Building Relationships with College Professors Fact Sheets 2017
Tips for Teachers of College Seeking Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets 2017
Virginia Parents’ Tips on Transition Planning Fact Sheets 2018
Autism Q&A: Positive Behavior Support Autism Q&A Fact Sheets
Research Brief #1: Visual Supports Research Briefs 2017
Research Brief #2: Social Skills Autism Q&A Fact Sheets 2018
Research Brief #3: Social Narratives Research Briefs 2017
Research Brief #5: Self-Monitoring Research Briefs 2018
Disclosing Disability in the Workplace: Perspectives of Workers with Multiple Sclerosis Research Briefs 2016
Perceptions of Quality of Employment Outcomes after Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study Research Briefs 2016
Considerations and Consequences for Employment of Disclosing a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Research Briefs 2016
Employment for adults with autism spectrum disorders: A retrospective review of a customized employment approach Articles 2017
Perceptions of Quality of Employment Outcomes after Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study Articles 2017
Supported Decision-Making as a Foundation for Alternatives to Guardianship Topical Papers 2018
Employment Outcomes for Transition-age Youth with Physical Disabilities: Vocational Rehabilitation RSA 911 Closure Data FY 2011, 2012, and 2013 Research Briefs 2017
Providing Choices Autism Practice Briefs
Antecedent Based Intervention Autism Practice Briefs
A Tiered Approach to Promote Safety and Security in an Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program for College Students with Intellectual Disability Articles
Barriers to and Facilitators of Employment among Americans with Multiple Sclerosis: Results of a Qualitative Focus Group Study Articles 2016
Decreasing Vulnerability through Sexuality Education for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheets
Effective Practices and Predictors of Positive Employment Outcomes Fact Sheets
Employment First in Virginia Fact Sheets
Five Tips for Increasing Your Indicator 14 Response Rates Fact Sheets
Promoting Community Independence for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Fact Sheets
Promoting Internet Safety Among Users with Autism Spectrum Disorders Fact Sheets 2018
Promoting Personal Independence for Individuals with ASD Fact Sheets 2017
Start on Success Fact Sheets 2017
Summary of Performance Fact Sheets 2017
The Every Student Succeeds Act Fact Sheets 2017
Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities: From Incarceration to the Community Fact Sheets 2018
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services Fact Sheets 2018
Vocational rehabilitation services and competitive employment for transition-age youth with autism spectrum disorders Articles 2017
Self-Employment Q & A: Assistance not Assessment: Getting at the Heart of Small Business Feasibility 2009
Successful Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Speak Out Fact Sheets 2008
Q & A on Customized Employment: Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome Fact Sheets and Briefs 2007
Self-Employment Q & A: Developing a Business Plan Fact Sheets and Briefs
Successful Business > Successful Life: One Entrepreneurs Success Story 2005