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Federal and State governments and non-profits invest billions in workforce development and other services for people with disabilities, with too much of it going to failed programs instead of evidence-based best practices. For example, money often goes toward day-habilitation programs and sheltered workshops, which can be glorified babysitters for adults with disabilities - if those people make any money at all, it is usually at "sub-minimum" wages. Too few investments are made in proven job training and support and transition services that can enable people with disabilities to become employed in competitive jobs at competitive wages. This is penny-wise and pound-foolish.