Social/Sexual Challenges at Work: Supporting Employees with I/DD

SourceAssociation of University Centers on Disabilities

A special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation covering the proceedings of the 2018 Annual APSE National Conference features an article by Bethany Chase, MSW, LSW, CESP, Training and Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities.

The article, “Supporting social/sexual challenges at the workplace” outlines the context for why social and sexual issues may arise in the workplace for employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and offers strategies employment specialists can utilize to support those they serve in maintaining employment when challenging situations occur.

Download the complete article (PDF) here.

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