Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Timeline - Disability & Employment

“Try Another Way” and Supported Employment

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1978

The “Try Another Way” system, pioneered by special education teacher, Marc Gold, seeks to teach persons with intellectual disabilities to perform complex tasks. This provides the instructional foundation for the concept of Supported Employment, a model for people with disabilities to participate in the competitive labor market, helping them find meaningful jobs and providing ongoing support from a team of professionals.