2011
DOI: 10.1080/09687599.2011.618742
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Alternative spaces of ‘work’ and inclusion for disabled people

Abstract: Western governments have emphasized paid work as a key route to social inclusion for disabled people. Although the proportion of disabled people in 'mainstream' employment has increased in recent decades, rates remain significantly below those for non-disabled people. Moreover, disabled workers continue to face discrimination and a lack of workplace accommodation. This paper critically examines the potential of three alternatives to the current situation. First, how might stronger ties between disabled workers… Show more

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“…Campbell, 2009;Galvin, 2006;Hall and Wilton, 2011;Schur et al, 2005;Williams and Mavin, 2012). Thus, to examine othering in relation to able-bodied norms, the present article from the outset has been particularly attentive to the role of the visible differences of employees with impairments.…”
Section: A Discursive Approach To Otheringmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Campbell, 2009;Galvin, 2006;Hall and Wilton, 2011;Schur et al, 2005;Williams and Mavin, 2012). Thus, to examine othering in relation to able-bodied norms, the present article from the outset has been particularly attentive to the role of the visible differences of employees with impairments.…”
Section: A Discursive Approach To Otheringmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Rather than dream of a harmonious and homogeneous future, Mouffe envisions the political as comprised of robust coalitions, in which identity-based groups contest patterns of domination while retaining their own differences. For example, Hall and Wilton argue for political opportunities between disabled workers and the labor movement -as both groups contest workplace inequality (Hall and Wilton 2011). In forging this coalition, group members' can identify how mainstream workplaces construct norms that disempower disabled and non-disabled people.…”
Section: Counterpublicsmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Community‐based competitive employment is generally favoured for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (United Nations 2006), but evidence reveals that persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities derive meaningful benefits, including feelings of meaning and belonging, from other forms of productivity, such as sheltered work (Kiernan ; Migliore et al . ), social enterprises (Redley ; Hall & Wilton ), and volunteer work (Balandin et al . ; Trembath et al .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%