More Than a Job: Securing Satisfying Careers for People With Disabilities

An attempt to combat the unemployment rate of over 60% among people with disabilities. The 13 contributions cover the history and future prospects of self-advocacy in the US, consumer-driven training techniques, supported employment, defining the role of the employment specialist, assistive technology from a user's perspective, personal and public transportation, and making friends and building relationships. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

"an interesting read...gives a voice to people who consider themselves to be disabled, and thus provides a forum where people with disability can speak directly to service providers"