Innovations in Rural Rehabilitation

The Annual Monograph of the
Rural Institute Training/
Adult Community Services and Supports Department on Organizational Change and
Self-Employment for People with Disabilities

Edited by Nancy Maxson
With articles by
Mike Flaherty
Cary Griffin
David Hammis
Marsha Katz
and Invited Contributors
© 2003, The Rural Institute

Table Of Contents

Introduction, By Nancy Maxson and Marsha Katz

Ticket to Work: Great Opportunities and Room for Improvement,
By Marsha Katz

Growing Customers: Critical Considerations for Small Enterprises
Owned by Individuals with Disabilities,
By Cary Griffin and David Hammis

From Client to Vendor: Everyone is a Potential Customer,
By Marsha Steinweden

Patsy’s Tie Die: A Small Business for a Person with
Developmental Disabilities, By James Walker

Things to Consider Before Hiring an Employee,
By Marsha Steinweden

Montana/Wyoming Careers Through Partnerships Success Stories,
By Dave Coleman

Don’t Hurt with Your Help! The Case for Benefits Analysis,
By Marsha Katz

Hands-on Help Launches “Hands On Help”:
Going from Client of the System to Self-Employed Contractor for the System, By Alex Heisse-Siegert

Tips for Small Business Success, By Alice Weiss Doyel

Abundant Communication! By Mike Flaherty

Training for CILs: Past Perspectives and Future Directions,
By Linda Gonzales

Peer-To-Peer Mentoring,
By Evelyn Tileston, Billy Altom, and Sandra Meehan

Mentoring in Times of Transition,
By Von Elison and Gretchen Thatcher