Supported Employment
Helping people with significant disabilities become employed and included in the community workforce
u003ch4u003eTo help schools develop more effective strategies and interventions, the BEST Team facilitates a variety of workshops, in-service training, university coursework, webinars, and an annual Summer Institute.u003c/h4u003ernTraining and technical assistance are presented within the framework of a multi-tiered system of supports, specifically, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). They are available to school staff, families/caregivers (including kin, foster, and adoptive caregivers) community members, and a variety of interagency workforce members.rnrnu0026nbsp;
Supported Employment Staff
Supported Employment Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Services offered: in-person and online trainings
- Age range: adults
- Coverage Area: all over Vermont
- Cost: varies by trainingu
- Conducts research: Yes
- Funding: Supported Employment receives funding from the State of Vermont as well as support from CDCI.
More about Supported Employment at CDCI
Publications & Presentations
- Dague, B., Suter, J. C.; Salisbury, J. M. H.; Masterson, J.; Bascom, J. (2023). Supported Employment in Vermont [Data Brief]. Burlington, VT: Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, University of Vermont.