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Empowerment of individuals who receive services includes people working in careers of their choice. Some of those employment and career choices include becoming business owners. This department features examples of successful businesses and information that will help with getting started.

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Managed by: Cary Griffin of Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC

Product Categories
Books and Printed Material (7 Products)
Electronic Media (4 Products)
Organizations, Programs, and Projects (4 Products)
Other (8 Products)

Books and Printed Material

	Customized Employment Q and A: Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome A fact sheet answering questions about small business ownership for individuals with disabilities
	Entrepreneurship: A Flexible Route to Economic Independence for People with Disabilities A fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy on self-employment and people with disabilities, the benefits of self-employment and links to helpful resources
	Hoist Your Own Sails: Self-Directed Employment for People with Disabilities A pocket sized book that provides an overview of self-directed employment
	Making Self Employment Work for People with Disabilities A complete guide for individuals, families, and professionals regarding the development, design, and financing of a small business.
	Micro-Enterprise 25-Step Business Plan Workbook A workbook for people with disabilities describing how to write a business plan for your own business in 25 steps.
	No More Job Interviews! Self-Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities This is the first book authored by a business owner with disabilities to offer business startup strategies tailored to people with disabilities. Step by step, it teaches how to be sucessful at starting a business.
	Self-Employment: From Dream to Reality This book explains the steps in planning and starting any small business.

Electronic Media (Videos, CDs, T.V., Radio, Websites, etc.)

	Bank robbery in Manhatten A short film written and animated by Joshua Allen who is a person with developmental disabilities. Joshua uses the "claymation" method which means all his characters can change shape, as if they were made of clay.
	Entrepreneurship, Self Employment and People with Disabilities This video tells the story of six people who have multiple disabilities that started their own businesses. It is also available on DVD.
	Entrepreneurship: A Flexible Route to Economic Independence for People with Disabilities A fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy on self-employment and people with disabilities, the benefits of self-employment and links to helpful resources
	START-UP / USA A website that provides information and resources for people with disabilities who are interested in pursuing self-employment

Organizations, Programs, and Projects

	CommunityWorks: Microboards, Cooperatives, Direct Funding Projects Technical assistance in developing, evaluating and 'tuning up' person-centered service structures including microboards, cooperatives and other direct funding initiatives.
	Greystone Consumer Empowerment Systems An online resource that links the family and consumer with state agencies, service providers, and any other entity in the circle of support. It's focus is assisting people with the HCBS waiver.
	Tennessee Microboard Association A statewide (Tennessee) initiative developing Microboards and conducting related person-centered planning, training and consultation.
	Vela Microboard Association A Microboard is formed when a small group of committed family and friends join together with a person with challenges to create a non-profit society. This group addresses the person's planning and support needs in an empowering and customized fashion.

Other

	Andies Candies This is a business owned and operated by a young person with developmental disabilities named Andrea Freedman.
	Dusty's Puppets Dusty is a talented and experienced entertainer. She is 32 years old and has Down syndrome. Dusty started a business, Dusty's Puppets. She performs puppet shows and sells puppets. Dusty uses her unique sense of humor to bring her hand puppets to life.
	JennyLU Designs Original creative artwork, stationery, notepads, pens, t-shirts, calendars, hats and magnets created by Jenny Unrein, who has Williams Syndrome
	John's ShredCycle John’s business gathers paper refuse from small firms, shreds it and transports it to recycling centers.
	Kerri Quirk, Artist KERRI QUIRK is an artist with an exceptional gift for color, design, and pattern. Working with acrylic medium, she explores her subject with a bright palette and color shapes that become intricate throughout the painting.
	Life's Unlimited Zenith, LLC A company owned by Luz Aponte, artist, trainer and advocate. She creates many products to sell, including greeting cards with inspirational messages. Luz also provides training in many areas, like the inclusion of everyone in events and activities.
	Microenterprise Options for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Outcome Evaluation Learn the results of a study of people with disabilities who are self-employed.
	Teddy's Ts: Disability Rights and Social Justice T-shirts, Buttons, and More A self-advocate who designs, prints, and sells t-shirts. The t-shirts have messages about human rights and disability advocacy.

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