Publisher: Institute for Community Inclusion
Topics: Supported Employment Practice-Inclusive Employment, Workplace Solutions-Accessibility & Universal Design, Workplace Solutions-Accommodations, Workplace Solutions-Disability Specific Workplace Inclusion
Year published: 2015
Type of resource: Publication

“Natural supports” are methods of inclusion and assistance that exist in any given workplace, and that an employee with a disability can tap into. These supports help the person to perform her role, and also to feel socially included—which is crucial for high performance and job retention. Natural supports can involve people, procedures, customs, tools, and benefits that are typically available in the workplace, along with individualized supports seen as normative within the setting.

Access the resource here: The Importance of Natural Supports