Common Placement Strategies

Marcela Hermosillo

Common Placement Strategies

As mentioned in the readings the most consistent and common placement strategy
specifically for people with disabilities is Vocational Rehabilitation. Depending on the county or
community the services provided within VR may look a bit different since the need and labor
markets available within their geographical area may be a bit different. As a resident of Polk
County, we have programs such as Candeo that focus on the placement of people with
disabilities. Other types of placement strategies in my community evolve around Network
theories, for example, Proteus hosts a monthly meeting open to any professional and employer in
such meetings updates related to their individual agency including job announcements. The
monthly collaboration develops trust that in increase return placement for the people who
attendees advocate on behalf. Also, the Office of Pacific Islanders created an Employer Guide,
the goal of such guide is for placement for refugees.
In conclusion, there are more ethnic related placement strategies in place in my
community then specific placement strategies for people with disabilities. I don't believe
anything will change unless students such as myself stay involved and advocate on behalf of
persons with disabilities. After all, a disability can happen to anyone from any ethnic
background.