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Dorothy Hiersteiner

Working in the Community—Update 4, The Status and Outcomes of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Integrated Employment

This Special Issue Data Brief examines the employment experiences and outcomes of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who receive services through state IDD systems. Using data from nearly 17,000 adults across 30 states and Washington, DC, the brief explores rates of community employment, the types of jobs and industries people work in, and how individuals spend their time throughout the week.

Working in the Community—Update 3 The Status and Outcomes of People with IDD in Integrated Employment

National Core Indicators™ (NCI™) data provide an important window on the employment and outcomes that may be related to employment (such as friendships, choice-making, etc.) of people with IDD receiving services. This Special Issue Data Brief updates the Brief from May 2016 and describes the employment status of individuals supported by state IDD agencies and compares participating states in terms of proportions of service recipients in different types of community employment.

Working in the Community: The Status and Outcomes of People with IDD in Integrated Employment - Update 2

Improving employment outcomes has been identified as a priority by self-advocates, states agencies, the National Governor’s Association, and federal policy makers. The recognition of the pivotal role that work can play in the lives of people with IDD is driving many state developmental disabilities agencies to adopt “Employment First” policies that prioritize employment in integrated settings as the preferred day service alternative. The need for this policy shift is clear.

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