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This book is designed to help employment professionals learn firsthand about using workplace supports natural to the job setting and social culture. The authors discuss the reasons why using natural supports is integral for job success and how they work most effectively. Also included are over 30 descriptions of natural supports in action.

A separate book, the Trainer's Guide provides the resources trainers must have. It includes the condensed full text of the Orientation Manual, all the answers to each post-test and sidebars on every page that contain notes for the trainer.

Newly revised, this manual has been field tested throughout the US. Many agencies and states have endorsed it as their introductory training for new staff. It is approachable, concise and covers practical material, from natural supports to citizen advocacy. Highly flexible, it can be self-paced or used as part of a curriculum or as a resource guide.

This user-friendly guide addresses the focus person directly and provides the steps involved in person-centered approaches so everyone can feel better prepared to participate in these meetings.

Reach for the Dream! is a manual on integrating the development of individual written plans, such as IEPs, ISPs and IWRPs, with futures planning processes. It includes sample objectives, sample profiles and futures planning statements.