“Another Look at Informed Choice,” explores lessons learned from the RSA Choice Demonstration Projects, which aimed to empower adults with disabilities to take ownership of their journey into the workforce. It highlights the challenges and successes of implementing informed choice, personal responsibility, and self-determination within the rehabilitation system. Through real-life stories and insights […]
This document, “Reviewing Organization Capacity for Person-Centered Work” by John O’Brien, is a thoughtful guide for organizations striving to deliver truly person-centered supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. It explores the creative tension between an organization’s vision for person-centered care and its current reality, emphasizing the importance of embracing this gap to foster learning […]
Unlocking Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities This insightful document explores how employment support can transform lives by creating practical knowledge for individuals with developmental disabilities. It highlights the challenges faced by this group in accessing integrated employment, despite decades of policy advancements and innovative strategies. The authors emphasize the importance of […]
Discovering the Choice System: Empowering Employment for People with Severe Disabilities This document dives into the transformative “Choice System,” a framework designed to empower people with severe disabilities to take ownership of their journey into meaningful employment. It explores how individuals, programs, and administrators can work together to create a system that fosters […]
This insightful document by John O’Brien dives into the transformative world of supported employment for people with severe disabilities. It explores how innovative approaches have shifted the focus from individual capabilities to leveraging broader social resources, enabling thousands to thrive in integrated workplaces. The paper highlights three key perspectives in supported employment: focusing on […]
This document dives into the transformative “Choice System,” a framework designed to empower people with severe disabilities to take ownership of their journey into meaningful employment. It explores how individuals, programs, and administrators can work together to create a system that fosters independence, mutual responsibility, and personalized support. At its core, the Choice […]
his document dives into the evolving landscape of disability rights and supported employment, highlighting the transformative efforts of disabled activists, family allies, and committed professionals over the past 60 years. It explores the gap between policy victories and real-world implementation, emphasizing the need for individualized, adequately funded support systems that empower disabled people to […]
Discovering the Choice System: Empowering Employment for People with Severe Disabilities This document dives into the transformative “Choice System,” a framework designed to empower individuals with severe disabilities to take ownership of their journey into meaningful employment. It explores how mutual responsibility between participants, programs, and administrators creates a dynamic system that supports […]
Beating the Odds: Unlocking Employment Opportunities for People with Severe Disabilities This insightful document explores how supported employment agencies can transform into learning organizations by partnering with people with severe and profound disabilities. Authored by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien, it highlights the challenges and opportunities in creating meaningful work opportunities for […]
This insightful volume, Conversations on Citizenship & Person-Centered Work, edited by John O’Brien and Carol Blessing, explores the transformative power of person-centered approaches in supporting individuals with disabilities. Featuring contributions from thought leaders like Beth Mount, Diana Whitney, Michael Smull, Denise Bissonnette, Jack Pearpoint, and others, the book dives deep into themes of citizenship, […]