Community Conversations on Integrated Employment
Examining Individualization, Influential Factors, and Impact
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12364702 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennifer L Bumble (0000-0002-1466-3046, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA, corresponding author), Edward W Carter (0000-0001-7153-2782, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA), Elise D McMillan (Vanderbilt University), Elise McMillan (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA), Alexandra S Manikas (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA), Lauren K Bethune (Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 229-243 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Disability Policy Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1044-2073 • E-ISSN: 1538-4802 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1044207317739401 |
| OpenAlex | W2765392618 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 21 |
Although “community conversations” are a promising approach to address employment outcomes for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), little research has addressed how these events are tailored to address the unique needs, assets, and resources of communities. Through in-depth interviews, organizers from seven diverse communities addressed their motivations for involvement, their pathways of personalization, and the factors contributing to the success of the events. Collectively, attendees generated more than 2,000 strategies to expand integrated employment locally, falling across six primary areas. Attendees considered these events to be a good investment of their time; however, they reported that additional action, education, and partnerships were needed in their communities. Following the events, attendees reported taking a variety of follow-up actions including sharing information, developing new relationships, talking with neighbors, and educating employers. We offer implications for policy, practice, and research aimed at expanding integrated employment for young people with disabilities
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Community Conversation as a Method of Gathering and Analyzing Qualitative Data
Community Conversations and Transition Systems Change
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| Citations per year | 0.88 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |