Abstract
This paper details the development and implementation of employment and independent living services for people living with HIV/AIDS over year one of a three-year project. Specifically, we describe the ongoing collaborative process, based on participatory action strategies, that is being utilized in the development of this multi-faceted, intensive, personalized and coordinated program of services. Further, we provide preliminary results regarding the benefits of this model of service provision for addressing the employment needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We conclude with a detailed discussion of the challenges and successes of these efforts.