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Books

The Hoosier orientation handbook on supported employment, 2nd ed. (2005). Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.

Bissonnette, B. A. (2005). Asperger's syndrome workplace survival guide: A neurotypical's secrets for success. Stow, MA: Forward Motion Coaching.

Burkhauser, R. V., & Daly, M. C. (2011). The declining work and welfare of people with disabilities: What went wrong and a strategy for change. Washington, DC: AEI Press.

Chesterfield, S. T., IUPUI (Campus), & Indiana University Medical Center. (2012). IUPUI SITE: An overview. Indianapolis: Indiana University Medical Center, Indiana University & Purdue University Schools.

Condon, E. M., Brown, K. E., Jurica, J., & Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities. (2005). Manage the bucks: A guide for managing your plan for achieving self support (pass). Missoula, MT: Transitions Project Rural Institute.

Drake, R. E., Bond, G. R., & Becker, D. R. (2012). Individual placement and support: An evidence-based approach to supported employment. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Edmonds, G., & Beardon, L. (Eds.). (2008). Asperger syndrome and employment: Adults speak out about Asperger syndrome. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Griffin, C., Hammis, D., & Geary, T. (2007). The job developer's handbook: Practical tactics for customized employment. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co.

Hendrickx, S. (2009). Asperger syndrome and employment: What people with Asperger syndrome really really want. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Moody, S. (Ed.). (2009). Dyslexia and employment: A guide for assessors, trainers and managers. Chichester, U.K.: Wiley-Blackwell.

Myles, B. S., Endow, J., & Mayfield, M. (2013). The hidden curriculum of getting and keeping a job: Navigating the social landscape of employment : a guide for individuals with autism spectrum and other social-cognitive challenges. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

O'Brien, J., & Blessing, C. (2011). Conversations on citizenship & person-centred work. Toronto: Inclusion Press.

Reeve, C. E., Kabot, S., & Mesibov, G. B. (2012). Building independence: How to create and use structured work systems. Shawnee Mission, KS: AAPC Pub.

Ryan, D. J. (2011). Job search handbook for people with disabilities, (3rd ed.). Indianapolis, IN: JIST Works.

Shelley, R., & Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities. (2005). Blueprint for employment success: Interviews from rural business owners with disabilities. Missoula, MT: University of Montana Rural Institute.

Storey, K., Bates, P., & Hunter, D. (Eds.). (2008). The road ahead: Transition to adult life for persons with disabilities, 2nd ed. St. Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network, Inc.

Synatschk, K. O. (2007). Employment and career planning. Austin, TX : PRO-ED.

Walker, P. M., & Rogan, P. (2007) Make the day matter!: Promoting typical lifestyles for adults with significant disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.

Wehman, P. (2007). Real work for real pay: Inclusive employment for people with disabilities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub.

Wehman, P., Kregel, J., & Brooke, V. (Eds.). (2008). Workplace supports and job retention: Promoting an employer driven approach to employment of people with disabilities. [Richmond, VA]: Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research & Training Center on Workplace Supports & Job Retention.

Wiegan, D. B. (2009). Job success for persons with developmental disabilities. London; Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Winner, M. G., & Crooke, P. (2011). Social thinking at work: Why should I care?. San Jose, CA: Think Social Pub.


Videos

Butterworth, J., Institute for Community Inclusion., Children's Hospital (Boston Mass.), & Training Resource Network (Saint Augustine Fla.). (2000). Facilitating workplace supports: Natural supports for employees with disabilities [videorecording]. St Augustine, FL: Training Resource Network Inc.

Dimoff, D., Khoury, P. K., Cambridge Educational (Firm), & Films Media Group. (2012). Disabilities at work: Successful job hunting for people with disabilities: Effective job search. New York: Cambridge Educational.

Dimoff, D., Khoury, P. K., Cambridge Educational (Firm), & Films Media Group. (2012). Disabilities at work: Successful job hunting for people with disabilities: Smart resumes and applications. New York: Cambridge Educational.

Dimoff, D., Khoury, P. K., Cambridge Educational (Firm), & Films Media Group. (2012). Disabilities at work: Successful job hunting for people with disabilities: Job interview essentials. New York: Cambridge Educational.

Dubin, N., Dubin, L., Hawkins, G., & Jessica Kingsley Publishers. (2007). Asperger's syndrome and employment a personal guide to succeeding at work [videorecording]. London, UK; Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Johnston-Tyler, J., & EvoLibri Media. (2009). Career counseling for neurodiverse clients[videorecording]. Sunnyvale, CA: EvoLibri Media.

Reilly, R., & Attainment Company. (2006). It's all part of the job[videorecording]. Verona, WI: Attainment Co.

Washington Initiative for Supported Employment, King County (WA), & KING-TV (Television station: Seattle, WA). (2007). Great hires! [videorecording]. Seattle, WA: WISE.

Websites

U.S. Dept. of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/CustomizedEmployment.htm#.UMdw86xWXAk
"Through Customized Employment, the relationship between employee and employer is personalized in a way that meets the needs of both. It's a universal strategy that benefits many people, including people with disabilities. Reflecting this universal strategy, for many years, ODEP has worked to strengthen the capacity of the nation's workforce development system to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities through Customized Employment. ODEP has evidence-based research data showing that Customized Employment leads to positive employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities."

www.ed.gov: Disability Employment 101
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide/index.html
"This guide is a comprehensive analysis of hiring employees with disabilities that includes information about how to find qualified workers with disabilities, how to put disability and employment research into practice and how to model what other businesses have done to successfully integrate individuals with disabilities into the workforce."

APSE: Advancing Employment, Connecting People
http://www.apse.org/
APSE is a growing national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, now known as APSE. APSE is the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Project SEARCH Indiana
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/?pageId=1835
"People with disabilities are successfully holding jobs in businesses around the country. Based on the Project SEARCH model developed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in 1996, Project SEARCH Indiana provides transition-age youth with quality internship experiences in preparation for competitive employment—jobs in the “real world.” The Center on Community Living and Careers, in relationship with Project SEARCH National, partners with Vocational Rehabilitation Services to establish collaborative teams of adult employment providers, school systems, and local businesses in the development of Project SEARCH Indiana sites."