Definition of Sheltered workshop

1. Noun. A workshop that offers jobs to members of the physically or developmentally disabled population.

Generic synonyms: Shop, Workshop

Definition of Sheltered workshop

1. Noun. a place where persons with limited mental ability can work in a safe environment. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheltered Workshop

shellsuited
shellsuits
shellwork
shellworks
shelly
shelta
sheltas
shelter
shelter deck
shelter dog
shelter dogs
shelter tent
shelterbelt
shelterbelts
sheltered
sheltered workshop (current term)
sheltered workshops
shelterer
shelterers
sheltering
shelterless
sheltermate
sheltermates
shelters
shelterwood
sheltery
sheltie
shelties
sheltron
sheltrons

Literary usage of Sheltered workshop

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"Utilization of quadriplegics in some administration activities of the sheltered workshop or other charitable organizations might prove advantageous in some ..."

2. Employing the Formerly Homeless: Adding Employment to the Mix of Housing and by Basil J. Whiting (1996)
"The third column, "enclaves" is more common in vocational rehabilitation agencies like PEGS; this is often described as an "outstationed sheltered workshop" ..."

3. Common Sense Government: Works Better and Costs Less: National Performance by Albert Gore, Jr, Al Gore (1998)
"Each of the division's eight regions now performs administrative functions related to homework certification, sheltered workshop certification, ..."

4. Legacy of Failure: The Inability of the Federal-State Vocational by John H. Noble, Jr. (1997)
"Although not specified in the report, "work adjustment training" in many states means placement in segregated sheltered workshop settings. ..."

5. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"... but can nevertheless earn wages and receive valuable training and work experience in sheltered workshop programs. Most sheltered workshops are private, ..."

6. Assessing Psychopathology and Behavior Problems in Persons With Mental (1994)
"... is a 48-item checklist designed for assessing problem interpersonal behaviors relevant to sheltered workshop settings. Items are rated on 4-point scales ..."

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