This curriculum was developed as an integral part of a self-employment
training program for vocational rehabilitation counselors, counselors
working in Section 121 programs, and students pursuing a degree in vocational
rehabilitation. It describes how you can help your consumer develop
a business plan and contains chapters on assessment, a recommended self-employment
process, information about self-employment resources, the use of PASS
plans for self-employment, and strategies for supported self-employment.
The last quarter of the curriculum contains an explanation of the business
plan and a list of the roles and responsibilities that you can give
to a consumer, an actual business plan (for both you and the consumer
to refer to), helpful forms, and answers to study guide questions. Throughout
the curriculum you will find examples, vignettes, discussion, and study
guide questions.
This work was supported by a grant from the National
Institute on disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR: # H133B70017-98
and H133B70017-99). This curriculum is part of a larger effort supported
by NIDRR to develop effective strategies for providing rehabilitation
services in rural areas. The opinions expressed are those of the authors
and do not reflect the position of the agency.
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