Discrimination and other barriers to employment for teens and young adults with disabilities

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The barriers that these youth experienced varied by age and type of disability. There seemed to be fewer yet different types of barriers to working that were encountered between the two age groups ((teens and young adults)). Several socio-demographic factors also influenced barriers to working. Severity of disability, type and duration of disability, level of… Continue Reading Discrimination and other barriers to employment for teens and young adults with disabilities

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A Systematic Review of the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

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Purpose We reviewed literature on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Increasing attention is being paid to the role of people with disabilities in the workplace. Although most research focuses on employers’ concerns, many companies are now beginning to share their successes. However, there is no synthesis of the peer-reviewed literature on the benefits… Continue Reading A Systematic Review of the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities

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