ArizonaLEND Self-Advocacy Trainee, Selene Amador, Spotlights Innovative Employment Approach for People with Disabilities

ArizonaLEND Self-Advocacy Trainee, Selene Amador, Spotlights Innovative Employment Approach for People with Disabilities

ArizonaLEND Self-Advocacy trainee (2024-2025), Selene Amador, presented her research poster titled “Evaluation of Customized Employment Pilot” at ArizonaLEND’s annual research symposium earlier this year. The Customized Employment Pilot is an initiative in Arizona led by the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities, in partnership with other organizations in the state, to improve job opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. They utilize an approach called customized employment, where job roles are tailored to the individual’s skills and interests.

 

While Selene does not qualify for customized employment services herself, she still felt this was an important topic to research. Selene stated, “I want to get a job and when I found out about the customized employment pilot, it opened my eyes to other jobs in the community.”

 

Link to the full article: https://www.aucd.org/news/arizonalend-self-advocacy-trainee-selene-amador-spotlights-innovative-employment-approach-for-people-with-disabilities