Abstract
The purpose of this study was finding the main factors to support for continuing job placements for persons with intellectual disabilities.There were 127 people who were evaluated for the 29 work attitudes and skills by the Tokyo Metropolitan Rehabilitation Center for the Physically and Mentally Disabled.The evaluation was performed using the situational assessment approach with a 3 points support scale system through behavior observation. Agenda, ages, IQ and special education background analyzed the data.The subjects of 127 were divided two groups, which were job retention and not job retention.The study showed the differences in agenda, ages, and special education background.Also, the study showed differences in work attitudes and skills between two groups in the daily living skills, conceptual skills, self-direction, and directions for society participation.Persons with intellectual disabilities emphasized the need for on going services from supported employment offices, which is presently employed with individual needs.
