In this video of the series, Anna Marie Clark shares research results that demonstrate the importance of paid work experience vs. non-paid work experience for individuals affected by disability. Not discounting the value of non-paid work experiences, however, paid work experience correlates to higher incidence of finding post high school employment. It provides the individual with feeling of value and purpose in society. Ann Marie shares her strategies related to finding this paid work experience: 1) Start the process early. Identify the individual’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, gifts, 2) Find some long-term paid work experiences outside of school, 3) Consider research- based work experiences when writing transition goals. Please comment below or visit: http://bit.ly/UtS_Facebook. More notes/links about this video and others in this series... Watch More Videos from Uniquely the Same: PREVIOUS video: https://youtu.be/7i-qwjpVDSQ NEXT video: Coming Soon! ALL ABOUT UtS Playlist: http://bit.ly/UtS_AllAboutVideos As of the posting of this video, Anna Marie Clark is pursuing a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. At Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, PA, she earned her Bio-Psychology degree with minors in Speech and Language Pathology and Disability and Family Wellness. She plans on pursuing her doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall of 2019. Anna Marie is employed by The Children's Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center where she endeavors to promote the health and well-being of infants and children through services which establish and strengthen the family. Anna Marie has served internships in the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the University of Pittsburgh, researching prostheses adjustment - and is a published author related to that research. Anna Marie established the Sign Language Club at Messiah and served as Ambassador for the Admissions Office, as well as a leader in the Acclamation Dance Ministry (a worship ministry). Anna Marie continues to enthusiastically serve at Joni and Friends Family Retreats, having served since the age of 4. Additionally, she volunteers at Night to Shine, Camp New Hop, Child’s Way, and others. She is a member of Messiah’s Symphony Orchestra. She is an active advocate for Uniquely the Same, Inc. She is driven to serve those around her to implement projects that best advocate for and address the needs of diverse communities. Anna Marie's enthusiasm is contagious! Uniquely the Same Channel Summary: Our YouTube channel provides a place to live, learn and love. We encourage you to leave your comments and questions. We will interact with those who do. "Uniquely the Same on YouTube" is a gathering of individuals who have a common goal of living life to its fullest and demystifying disability as we do. We discuss issues without favor for ability or disability. There is no "us versus them"... it's just "us"… each of us and all of us. If you have a heart for matters of disability, wish to help advance the cause of individuals affected by disability or simply want to join in the conversation, please subscribe: http://bit.ly/UtS_YouTubeSubscribe We are a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization recognized by the US Government. We are quickly becoming the leading disability network in the United States that is not specific to a disability type. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/UtS_Website JOIN OUR MAILING LIST: http://bit.ly/UtS_EmailSubscribe LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/UtS_Facebook FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://bit.ly/UtS_Twitter JOIN OUR GOOGLE PLUS CIRCLE: http://bit.ly/UtS_GooglePlus SEND US POSTAL MAIL: Go to http://bit.ly/UtS_ContactUs for details. CREDITS: On Air Talent: Anna Marie Clark Produced and Edited by Calvin Clark Background Music: "Uniquely The Same" by Thirty1&Mandolin - https://www.facebook.com/Thirty1andMandolin/ Video Title: Post High School Employment for Individuals With Disabilities - The Importance of Paid Work Experience UtS#94 Published on: May 28, 2019