Special Needs Job Development (ND-3400.8000)

Term	Special Needs Job Development
Code	ND-3400.8000
Definition	Programs that seek out and create job opportunities in various fields for individuals with special needs, limitations and abilities. Activities may include development of jobs that can be done in a home setting; development of markets for crafts and other items produced in the home; and identification of other work projects of benefit to the community that individuals with special needs, limitations and abilities are uniquely qualified to pursue.
Created	10/26/93
Changed	4/8/09
Use References	Special Employment Development Special Job Development Special Needs Employment Development
See Also References	Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs (ND-6500.1500) Disability Related Center Based Employment (ND-6500.1800) Prevocational Training (ND-2000.6600) Supported Employment (ND-6500.8120) Vocational Rehabilitation (ND-9000)
External Classification Terms	Employment (CAN EM-180) Employment (USA EM-180) Employment Preparation & Procurement (NTE J20) Job Training & Employment (NPC J02)
Related Concepts	Developmental Disabilities Disabilities Labor and Employment Physical Disabilities
Facet	Service
Comments
Bibliographic References	Human Services Information System: Dictionary of Service/Program Definitions, Pennsylvania Services Integration Consortium, Lancaster County, PA, January, 1982.