More Than a Job: Securing Satisfying Careers for People with Disabilities [Paperback]

Paul Wehman (Editor), John Kregel (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557663289
• ISBN-13: 978-1557663283
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,697,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Genuine advice for people with disabilities, August 17, 2005

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Robin Orlowski "political activist" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: More Than a Job: Securing Satisfying Careers for People with Disabilities (Paperback)

This is a very good book because it eschews the 'medical' model of rehabilitative services job placement in favor of a holistic approach.

The book argues that jobs for people with disabilities should NOT be conceptualized as busywork, and makes the case that we also have the right to a career. A minimum wage job at a fast food restaurant is not going to work for somebody who already knows that they are capable of doing so much more.

Because a career is something with growth and opportunities for advancement (including authority and a larger paycheck) it is critical for breaking people with disabilities out of the 'children' stereotype.

I also liked the fact that it did acknowledge building a support network was necessary. Public schools are ideally involved in the transition, but when they cannot (or will not) recognize the independence of the job seeker/career person, making and asking supportive friends for that extra help is also important.