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Best Buddies Jobs: A Model for Integrated Employment Opportunities

Best Buddies Jobs: A Model for Integrated Employment Opportunities

Best Buddies Jobs: A Model for Integrated Employment Opportunities

Jun 20, 2024 | News, News Front Page, News Sidebar |
A young woman with short hair, wearing a white shirt, talking on a phone in an office setting with colorful abstract figures in the background.

The disability rights movement has made significant strides over the past decades, fighting against discrimination to advance equal access and inclusion. An ongoing challenge, however, remains expanding competitive integrated employment, where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can earn livable wages and contribute their talents in regular workplace settings.

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