The 'Open Road' project: real jobs for people with mental handicap.
This article describes the key elements of a three-year innovative project underway in Dublin, Ireland, which is applying the principles of supported employment. It covers the development of more integrated day services for adults with mental handicap, programme participants and activities, and key issues to be resolved in maintaining effective programmes of this kind.
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St Michael's House Research, Dublin, Ireland.
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D000328:Adult; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D016832:Employment, Supported; D005260:Female; D006289:Health Planning Support / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational