Supported Employment Orientation, by Center on Disability and Employment Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Bonus Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Help Restart Orientation Exit
Module 1 Contents

1.1  Objectives

1.2  Introduction
1.3  Definition
1.4  Does SE Work?
1.5  Values
1.6  Normalization
1.7  Social Perceptions
1.8  Summary
1.9  Self-Check
 
1.7 Social Perceptions of Disability

In the last ten years service providers have begun changing where and how they deliver services. The movement from segregated locations to inclusive, natural environments is fast becoming a desired practice. As teachers and professionals used less jargon, labels, and unusual treatment programs, people with disabilities had more success "fitting in." And when programs began to try to use a more natural way of teaching in community settings, people with disabilities made further progress in realizing a quality life.

Do not use jargon, labels, or unusual treatment programs