Welcome to Partners in Employment

Getting a job requires hard work, persistence and careful planning. This self-study course is designed to help people with developmental disabilities, their family members and supporters:

  • Understand how people with developmental disabilities have worked throughout history.
  • Learn about the employment system, common employment options and employment strategies.
  • Understand some of the common barriers to employment that people with developmental disabilities face.
  • Learn from the experiences of others.
  • Find resources to help find jobs in the community.

Partners in Employment updated December 2020