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As self-employment becomes a viable option for more and more adults with significant disabilities, give them realistic, practical guidance and support with the NEW edition of this popular guidebook. Updated with a new and improved assessment approach, more self-employment success stories, and the latest on policy changes and online opportunities, this book is your step-by-step guide to helping adults with disabilities get a small business off to a strong start. You'll discover the nuts and bolts of person-centered business planning, and you'll get concrete, step-by-step strategies for every aspect, from business plans to marketing to finances. A must-have resource for employment specialists, transition professionals, and individuals with disabilities and their families, this book is the go-to guide for turning a small business into a big success.

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The dignity of risk is one of the hallmarks of the disability movement. Self-employment of people with disabilities is among the highest risk domains but potentially the most rewarding and self fulfilling. Meaningful, authentic employment has health benefits equal to diet, exercise and other positive lifestyles; for that reason alone self employment for those interested in demonstrating their personal genius should be encouraged, explored and promoted. This is the definitive volume that will help guide, develop and navigate the incubation of a small enterprise by a person with a disability. It's invaluable and should be part of the disability toolbox. --Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD

The brilliant Griffin-Hammis team has once again provided us with the ~field guide (TM) to customizing employment for all folks with disabilities! It should be a staple for everyone interested in Employment First! --Debbie Gilmer

The brilliant Griffin-Hammis team has once again provided us with the � ~field guide� (TM) to customizing employment for all folks with disabilities! It should be a staple for everyone interested in Employment First! --Debbie Gilmer

a User-friendly, research-based, and cognizant of the myriad challenges associated with any start-up business . . . essential reading for anyone interested in supporting adults with disabilities to be included, involved, and contributing members of their community.a --Peter Gerhardt, E.D.

The dignity of risk is one of the hallmarks of the disability movement. Self-employment of people with disabilities is among the highest risk domains but potentially the most rewarding and self fulfilling. Meaningful, authentic employment has health benefits equal to diet, exercise and other positive lifestyles; for that reason alone self employment for those interested in demonstrating their personal genius should be encouraged, explored and promoted. This is the definitive volume that will help guide, develop and navigate the incubation of a small enterprise by a person with a disability. It's invaluable and should be part of the disability toolbox. --Rick Rader, MD, FAAIDD a User-friendly, research-based, and cognizant of the myriad challenges associated with any start-up business . . . essential reading for anyone interested in supporting adults with disabilities to be included, involved, and contributing members of their community.a --Peter Gerhardt, E.D.

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Cary Griffin is Senior Partner at Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC, a full-service consultancy specializing in building communities of economic cooperation, creating high performance organizations, and focusing on disability and employment. He is also Codirector of the U.S. Department of Labor's National Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, and Training project with Virginia Commonwealth University, USA and former Director of Special Projects at the Rural Institute at The University of Montana, USA. David Hammis is Senior Partner at Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC, a full-service consultancy specializing in building communities of economic cooperation, creating high performance organizations, and focusing on disability and employment. He maintains an ongoing relationship with the Rural Institute at The University of Montana, USA, where he served as Project Director for multiple self-employment, employment, and Social Security outreach training and technical assistance projects, including the Rural Institute's Rural Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Expansion Design Project.

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