People with intellectual disability and employment sustainability: A qualitative interview study

Taubner, Helena; Tideman, Magnus; Staland-Nyman, Carin

doi:10.1111/jar.13036

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“…Many employers neglect the needs of their disabled workers due to a lack of information or ignorance about their specific needs (Rustad;Kassah, 2021), although adaptations of the workplace and its surroundings (Kwan, 2020;Su et al, 2022) can contribute to improving their employment situation (Helena;Magnus;Carin, 2023;Molyneux, 2023). Even where non-discriminatory recruitment systems are in place, companies report that many PwD are unwilling to disclose their disability, which is crucial for making adjustments to help them perform their duties (Olsen, 2022).…”

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Disability and employability in the audio-visual sector: the (dis)connection between corporate social sustainability goals and the employment experiences of people with disabilities

Llorente-Barroso,

Mañas-Viniegra,

Sierra-Sánchez

et al. 2023

EPI

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People with disabilities (PwD) have made significant progress in having their rights acknowledged, yet the ongoing presence of stigmas continues to hinder their full inclusion. The approach of the 2030 Agenda, as well as legislative developments focussed on improving the employment status of this group, have encouraged companies to express growing concern for this issue in their sustainability reports. However, such efforts have not resulted in a substantial increase in employment of PwD. The aim of this research is to gain knowledge regarding the dis(connection) between the corporate discourse of large Spanish audio-visual companies and the reality experienced by PwD employed in this sector. Using Atlas.ti software, a thematic relational analysis of two discourses has been carried out: firstly, the corporate narrative, which has been published in the sustainability reports of the three most prominent audio-visual groups in Spain; and secondly, the discourse regarding the experiences of three focus groups consisting of PwD employed in the audio-visual job market. The findings reveal that while these companies disseminate a positive view of diversity and inclusion, workers with disabilities continue to have a pessimistic outlook towards the situation. Moreover, companies are acutely interested in issues such as the commitment to inclusion and social equality, which they promote as part of their image. Furthermore, these companies include a variety of socially diverse factors, such as race, gender, age and/or general ability. On the contrary, the experiences related by the focus groups convey special concern for the role of different agents involved in the employment of PwD, such as companies, governments and associations, as well as apprehension regarding the policies and resources needed to achieve labour inclusion. Such discrepancies highlight the lack of cohesion between corporate policies of the audio-visual sector and the professional reality experienced by PwD.

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Disability and employability in the audio-visual sector: the (dis)connection between corporate social sustainability goals and the employment experiences of people with disabilities

Llorente-Barroso,

Mañas-Viniegra,

Sierra-Sánchez

et al. 2023

EPI

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“…Employers will get a positive impression from their customers' feedback which encourages them to hire employees with special needs instead of hiring foreigners to work. With an understanding of this job profile, special education students will be more assured of job opportunities (Albright et al, 2020;Helena et al, 2023). They are more prepared and understand the duties and responsibilities of a job that needs to be carried out while working (Brendle et al, 2019).…”

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A Study on Students’ Knowledge Towards Job Profile for Students with Learning Disabilities in TVET

Jamilah Nik Othman,

Abdul Rahman,

Mohd Kamaruzaman

et al. 2023

IJARPED

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Technical and Vocational Education has (TVET) played a crucial role in the development of the potential of students in special education. Special education has implemented Specific Vocational Skills (KVS) programs to train students with special educational requirements, particularly those with learning disabilities. This effort is made to better comprehend and prepare for the skill requirements of industry-specific job profiles. However, lack of study has been researched on job profile from the context of industry for students with learning disabilities to penetrate the workforce. Therefore, this study aims to determine the level of knowledge about job profile skills among students enrolled in special education programs at public universities. Students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) comprise a total of 31 respondents in this study's pilot survey. The questionnaire was disseminated online and was adapted from a number of earlier studies. This questionnaire is also divided into two sections: (i) demographic information and (ii) job profile knowledge. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 software descriptively. The results of this study indicate that the mean level of job profile knowledge among students in special education programs is 4.43. This demonstrates that knowledge of job profile is very important to ensure students with disabilities can adapt to the work environment and entered job market. Findings from this study contribute to educational institutions and industry's understanding and knowledge of job profile skills in order to provide semi-skilled labor workforce for the TVET industry.

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“…This has resulted in a call to examine ways to create and promote inclusive workplace environments, policies, and practices to improve employment outcomes for persons with intellectual disabilities specifically (Iwanaga et al, 2021; Lysaght et al, 2012; Nelissen et al, 2016). Researchers have been encouraged to focus on the exploration and mobilization of knowledge regarding the lived and day‐to‐day experiences of employers and self‐advocates, including specifically the barriers and facilitators of inclusive employment (Ellenkamp et al, 2016; Helena et al, 2022; Lysaght et al, 2015; McGlinchey et al, 2013; Taubner et al, 2022). Research incorporating inclusive and participatory methods in the design and implementation have been identified as a valuable way to offer a unique depth to qualitative studies and to generate translational information relevant to the daily lives of persons with intellectual disabilities (Bigby et al, 2013; Garcia‐Lee et al, 2023; Jones et al, 2020).…”

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‘They don't think I can do it’: Experiences of self‐advocates, employment specialists, and employers on employment of adults with intellectual disability

Morris,

Christianson‐Barker,

Stainton

et al. 2024

Research Intellect Disabil

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BackgroundA multi‐phase Canadian study was conducted as part of a large‐scale community and academic research partnership focused on understanding and improving the employment experiences of people with intellectual disabilities.MethodThis multi‐method study utilized a sequential approach, using findings from qualitative interviews (n = 28) to inform an online survey (n = 149). Participants were invited to share their experiences with paid employment or with persons with intellectual disabilities.ResultsThematic analysis of data across interview and survey findings resulted in six themes: (1) assumptions and attitudes, (2) knowledge and awareness, (3) accessibility of processes, (4) use of accommodations, (5) workplace relationships, and (6) supports and resources.ConclusionsA holistic and systemic approach has the potential to improve inclusive employment experiences of people with intellectual disabilities. Action is needed mainly at the policy and employer level to reduce barriers and improve on facilitating measures reinforced by the themes shared in this study.

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People with intellectual disability and employment sustainability: A qualitative interview study

Cited by 13 publications

References 21 publications

Disability and employability in the audio-visual sector: the (dis)connection between corporate social sustainability goals and the employment experiences of people with disabilities

Disability and employability in the audio-visual sector: the (dis)connection between corporate social sustainability goals and the employment experiences of people with disabilities

A Study on Students’ Knowledge Towards Job Profile for Students with Learning Disabilities in TVET

‘They don't think I can do it’: Experiences of self‐advocates, employment specialists, and employers on employment of adults with intellectual disability

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