DDA Vocational Training & Supported Employment

Question 1

What is the primary goal of supported employment for individuals with developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

To help individuals obtain and maintain competitive integrated employment with individualized supports

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To place individuals in sheltered workshops away from the general workforce

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To provide day programming that simulates work tasks in a clinical setting

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To train individuals in a single skill set for a predetermined job type

Question 2

Which federal law most directly prohibits employment discrimination against individuals with developmental disabilities and requires reasonable accommodations?

Accepted Answer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

Question 3

What is the primary role of a job coach in a supported employment setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide on-site training, advocacy, and systematic fading of support as the individual gains competence

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To perform the job tasks on behalf of the individual until they are fully independent

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To negotiate salaries and benefits with the employer on behalf of the individual

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To complete vocational assessments and write employment plans without input from the individual

Question 4

What does 'customized employment' involve when supporting individuals with significant developmental disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Negotiating a job description tailored to the individual's specific skills, interests, and needs

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Placing individuals in generic job openings that already exist without modification

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Training individuals to perform all duties of a standard job without modification

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Assigning individuals to vocational activities based solely on their disability diagnosis

Question 5

In the 'place and train' model of supported employment, what occurs first?

Accepted Answer

The individual is placed in a real job first, and job-specific training happens on-site afterward

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Extensive pre-employment training is completed before any job placement is attempted

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A sheltered workshop experience is required before competitive employment is pursued

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Vocational evaluation determines job readiness before any job contact is made

Question 6

What are 'natural supports' in a supported employment context?

Accepted Answer

Assistance and relationships available from coworkers, supervisors, and the workplace culture

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Paid external support staff who are always present during work hours

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Environmental modifications made to the physical workplace

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Written job descriptions and employer policies provided to new employees

Question 7

Which vocational service approach focuses on matching a person's strengths, conditions for success, and contributions to an employer's specific business needs?

Accepted Answer

Discovery process

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Sheltered workshop model

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Supported employment enclave model

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Situational vocational assessment