| A | B |
|---|
| Resume | A written document outlining an applicant's skills, talents and experience |
| Self-Determination | The right to and process of making decisions about one's own life |
| Sheltered Workshop | A form of day habilitation service for people with disabilities |
| Structured Interview | Format which predetermined areas are explored using questions that have been written in advance and are asked of all prospective employees to allow the employer to compare answers between candidates more easily |
| Supported employment | Paid employment in community settings for persons with severe disabilities who need ongoing support to perform their work |
| Transition | Period of time between life stages, such as moving from school to work or into an independent living situation |
| Trial Employment | Short-term employment opportunity that is evaluated after a pre-determined period of time |
| Unstructured Interview | Flexible interview using a more conversational format |
| Vocational Profile | A planning tool designed to assist individuals with severe disabilities, their families and friends |
| Vocational Rehabilitation | Programs designed to assist individuals with disabilities enter, re-enter, or retain gainful employment |
| Waiver | Medicaid funds to assist and keep people with disabilities in the community |
| Workforce Investment Act | A law enacted to help Americans access the tools they need to manage their careers through information and high quality services and to help US companies find skilled workers |
| WIIA | Work Incentive Improvement Act and Ticket to Work |
