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Self-directed career preference selection for individuals with intellectual disabilities: Using computer technology to enhance self-determination
Stock, Steven E. Davies, Daniel K. Secor, Rhonda R. Wehmeyer, Michael L.
Stock, Steven E.
Davies, Daniel K.
Secor, Rhonda R.
Wehmeyer, Michael L.
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Abstract
Objectives: To conduct a preliminary study investigating the application of a self-directed video and audio software
program to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to express their vocational job preferences. A working software
prototype, called WorkSight, was developed and field tested.
Study design: The effectiveness of theWorkSight approach was assessed by comparing it to currently used career assessment tools
via ratings by educators and agency professionals. WorkSight was also tested in terms of its efficacy to match the job preferences
that were predicted by the same educators and agency professionals. A total of 25 adults with intellectual disabilities participated
in this study.
Results: Adults with intellectual disabilities were able to use the computer-based job preference assessment to determine career
and job priorities.
Conclusions: The use of technology providing multimedia-based work information has promise to enable persons with intellectual
disabilities to express preferences and to improve job placement and matching activities.
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2003
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Stock, Steven E., Daniel K. Davies, Rhonda R. Secor, and Michael L. Wehmeyer. "Self-directed Career Preference Selection for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Using Computer Technology to Enhance Self-determination." Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 19.2 (2003): 95-103. Web.