“All” means All…

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4101 Gautier-Vancleave Rd. Ste. 102Gautier, MS 39553 (228) 497-6999

“All” means All…

Do we really mean it?Towards a lifestyle of employment

for all persons with disabilities

Michael Callahan

Putting a face on our values: Do we really mean “All” means All

Michael Callahan

Marci needs total support to live

Michael Callahan

Possibilities for an inclusive life

Michael Callahan

Learning how “natural people” can contribute

Michael Callahan

Supporting a participatory life

Michael Callahan

Using Discovery, Marci’s life provided a direction for employment

Michael Callahan

4101 Gautier-Vancleave Rd. Ste. 102Gautier, MS 39553 (228) 497-6999Michael Callahan

Employment is a critical aspect of an inclusive lifestyle

Customized Employment makes employment possible for all people: Marci provides “specialty stapling” as a contribution

Custom shredding of confidential documents for her employer

Marci’s current support team: Personal assistant and supervisor

Employment for All

If we really mean it…o We must embrace the value of an

inclusive working lifestyle for all adults.o We must truly accept that all people

can work, even if we do not know how to do it.

o We must learn and implement the process to customize employment.Michael Callahan

Employment for All

If we really mean it…o We must utilize non-comparative

strategies like Discovery in lieu of assessment.

o We must implement a service process, with fidelity, that results in customization.

o We must be prepared to represent job seekers and negotiate with employers.Michael Callahan

Employment for All

If we really mean it…o We must offer both job coaching and

work-task personal assistance.o We must consider the value of partial

participation.o We must welcome the participation of

natural staff and our services must reflect each unique business culture.

Michael Callahan

Employment for All

If we really mean it…o We must have access to all possible

funding and blend it to benefit the individual.

o We must assist the individual to get access to assistive technology specific to job tasks.

o We must assist employers to address personal assistance for the employee.

Michael Callahan

Employment for All

And finally, if we really mean it…o We must work around complexities

such as behavioral challenges, legal issues, and negative attitudes with solutions rather that exclusion.

o We must welcome and include families, friends, community members –- everyone we can enlist so we do not have to go it alone.

Michael Callahan

“All” means All…

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