SHELTERED EMPLOYMENT AND THE 2ND-GENERATION WORKSHOP

Recent criticism of workshops has focused upon issues of segregation and failure to meet rehabilitation and normalization goals. Supported work has been proposed and implemented as a more effective alternative. This paper argues that many persons who are mentally or physically disabled will continue to require special services not readily available at normal work settings. The Elwyn Bandage Factory is described as a ''second generation workshop'' that provides training, rehabilitation and employment in an integrated work setting.