BENEFITS AND COSTS OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ILLINOIS SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROJECT

1 December 1989

journal article
research article
Published by Wiley in Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Vol. 22 (4) , 441-447
https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1989.22-441

Abstract

This investigation presents a cost-benefit analysis completed for one of 27 states implementing supported employment as a result of federal funding. Based upon the benefits and costs detailed, society realized a $0.75 return for every $1.00 invested in supported employment in Illinois. Supported employees realized a 37% increase in their earnings over a comparable period. The results of this study are discussed and recommendations are made for similar analyses across states.

Keywords

COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
INTEGRATION
WORK
SEVERE DISABILITIES

This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:

Benefit-cost analysis of supported competitive employment for persons with mental retardation
Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1987