This article distinguished particular members of the deaf-blind population as needing additional support to secure and maintain employment. Supported employment is examined and offered as an appropriate vehicle for providing this needed support. The currently held models of supported employment are described in detail as they pertain to this population, and the individual placement model is highlighted as perhaps the best choice for many persons with deaf-blindness. Finally, issues surrounding supported employment are provided and examined to raise questions for further exploration.
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