Developed through a grant from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), the Virtual Job Coach is the most effective research-based, research-validated program on the market.
Research Based
Designed based on best-practice research on instruction for people with developmental disabilities, including
incremental instruction
video modeling
audio-visual support
graphic organizers
clutter-free, consistent workspace
Incorporating the highest-need skills and strategies based on a comprehensive needs assessment implemented with hundreds of self-advocates, parents, and service providers
Research Validated
Pilot tested pre- and post-development with learners representing diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, employment background, socioeconomic status, and English language proficiency
Proven effective in diverse settings, including small groups with a job coach, a high school transition classroom, used independently, and used with some parent support
Outcomes gathered over a 5-year period include employment status, self-confidence, knowledge and skill level, and job search behaviors
