For individuals with differing abilities to have paid employment in community settings, there needs to be a culture that believes they are capable. What hurdles must be overcome to shift perspective? Our guest discusses 4 key hurdles keeping parents and IEP teams from believing in the possibility of paid employment in a community setting. We acknowledge these hurdles and learn how to clear them. We also learn what to put in the employment section of the transition plan in the IEP to help students move towards paid employment in a community setting. About the Guest Sean Roy is a Research Associate with TransCen Inc.  In this position he works to provide training and technical assistance to states, employment professionals and schools, leading to improved success for individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from school into the workforce and life in the community.  Roy is an experienced curriculum developer, writer, trainer and presenter, often being asked to speak to professionals and families about issues of employment, accessing postsecondary education, and promoting family involvement in employment and transition planning. Mr. Roy draws from previous experience as Co-Director of PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment, as well as being a sibling of an adult with autism. Links to content mentioned in this episode can be found at www.lomah.org/podcastseason3/94 Follow LOMAH on Instagram at journey2lomah Related Episodes Technology Series - Episodes #48 - #59 Self Determination for Complex Communication Users - Episode #89 Transition Planning Series Episodes #86 - #98