title: Comprehensive career planning: The VCU Career Connections Program.
abstract: Individuals with disabilities who complete post secondary education programs must be prepared to plan and direct their long-term careers. Despite recent legislation, students with disabilities exiting higher education continue to face obstacles such as negative employer attitudes, architectural barriers, and lack of necessary services and supports when attempting to access employment and pursue their careers. This article describes a comprehensive career-planning program designed to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities as they graduate from higher education.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 842011, Richmond, VA 23284-2011, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth Evans
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Getzel
authors.forename: Lori W.
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Briel
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kregel