This brief looks at employment for transition-aged youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It explains why people with IDD are less likely to be employed and how work experiences during school can lead to better employment opportunities after high school. The brief also describes the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and offers strategies and resources to help employers hire people with IDD, provide accommodations, and support employees in staying on the job.
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