It's important that we understand the relationship between human potential, work, self-esteem, happiness, and being valued by others. Real work brings real satisfaction. Real work connects us with life. Participants will be able to describe the importance of supported, competitive employment opportunities. Employment gives workers self-esteem.
Employment can contribute to productivity and happiness.
Only one in every four of all Americans with disabilities has a full-time job. Employers generally feel that people with disabilities are good employees. Workers with disabilities may be more reliable on the job than many workers without disabilities. Supported employment is a way to help people with more severe disabilities get and maintain a job. Segregated work settings are being phased-out.